cocoa powder

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A dry, unsweetened powder made from roasted and ground cacao beans, used in baking, cooking, and making hot chocolate.

1. Baking ingredientA2formal

   A dry, unsweetened powder made from roasted and ground cacao beans, used in baking and cooking.

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   • Add two tablespoons of cocoa powder to the cake batter.
   • She dusted the brownies with cocoa powder for decoration.
   • Cocoa powder gives hot chocolate its rich flavor.

2. Drink mixA1informal

   A powder used to make a hot or cold chocolate drink, often mixed with milk or water.

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   • He stirred cocoa powder into warm milk for a bedtime drink.
   • This brand of cocoa powder makes a delicious hot chocolate.
   • Mix the cocoa powder with sugar and milk for a quick treat.