Baking chocolate

/bˈeɪkɪŋ tʃˈɒklət/

/bˈeɪkɪŋ tʃˈɑːklət/

[noun]

Baking chocolate

[NOUN]

a type of chocolate that is made from pure cocoa solids and does not contain any added sugar or milk solids

synonyms : bitter chocolate

cooking chocolate

What is "baking chocolate"?

Baking chocolate, also known as unsweetened chocolate or bitter chocolate, is a type of chocolate that is used primarily for baking and cooking. It is made from pure cocoa solids, which gives it a rich and intense flavor that is both bitter and slightly acidic. Unlike other types of chocolate, baking chocolate does not contain any added sugar or milk solids, which gives it a dense and crumbly texture. Baking chocolate is typically used in recipes that call for chocolate, such as cakes, cookies, and brownies, and can also be melted down and used as a base for chocolate candies or truffles. Because it is not sweetened, baking chocolate is not typically eaten on its own as a snack, but is instead used as an ingredient in a variety of desserts and baked goods. It is a staple in many baking kitchens around the world and is favored by bakers and pastry chefs for its rich and pure chocolate flavor.

Examples

1. I needed baking chocolate, so I chose chocolate wrapped in paper that I could compost, as opposed to chocolate in a plastic wrapper.

2. This is white baking chocolate, so I'm just gonna stir it a little bit, and I'm going to just drizzle it over my pear like so, and you just kinda drizzle it and spin at the same time just to kinda get like a real even coat, and then I'm just gonna hold it there for a little bit and jut get off all the excess.