Friday, December 19, 2025

Cacao powder

Yes, you absolutely can make delicious hot cocoa from cacao powder; it's the base ingredient, requiring just milk (or water/plant milk), a sweetener (like maple syrup or honey), and optional vanilla/salt, whisked together and heated until warm and smooth, often by making a slurry first to avoid lumps before heating. [1, 2, 3]  
Basic Cacao Hot Chocolate Recipe 
This video shows a simple way to make hot chocolate using cacao powder: 
Ingredients: 

• 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy) 
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder 
• 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or other sweetener 
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 
• Pinch of sea salt (enhances flavor, optional) [2, 3, 4]  

Instructions: 

1. Combine: In a saucepan, whisk the cacao powder with a small amount of cold milk to form a smooth paste (a slurry) to prevent lumps. 
2. Add & Whisk: Add the remaining milk, sweetener, vanilla, and salt to the saucepan. 
3. Heat: Warm the mixture over medium heat, whisking frequently, until it's hot and simmering (don't boil). 
4. Serve: Pour into mugs and enjoy plain or with toppings like marshmallows. [2, 3, 4, 5]  

Pro Tips: 

• For smoother results: Blending it in a blender also works great to combine ingredients thoroughly. 
• Adjust sweetness: Taste before serving and add more sweetener if desired. [2, 6]  

To make this hot chocolate even more decadent, would you like a recipe for homemade whipped cream to top it with? 

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