MODERN MOUNTAIN Black Cocoa Powder (8 oz) - Extra Dark, Dutch-Processed, Unsweetened, Fair Trade

Experience the deepest chocolate color, naturally

MODERN MOUNTAIN Black Cocoa Powder offers an all-natural way to achieve striking black color in your chocolate desserts without relying on artificial colorants. Made from Dutch-processed beans, it delivers a bold, smooth chocolate backdrop with rich undertones and minimal bitterness. This unsweetened, non-GMO powder carries Fair Trade certification, pairing premium quality with responsible sourcing. The 8 oz jar is sized for frequent bakers who want reliable color and flavor in a single ingredient.

Whether you’re aiming for the darkest chocolate cake, velvety cookies, or a dramatic chocolate frosting, this powder helps you reach depth and intensity without compromising the chocolate profile. Its color also serves as a natural substitute for black food coloring in a wide range of recipes, giving you shade control alongside authentic cocoa flavor.

Color, flavor, and texture

Expect a vivid black hue that blends evenly into batters, fillings, and frostings. The Dutch-processed treatment smooths the flavor, offering deep chocolate notes with less perceived bitterness than some unsweetened powders. Its unsweetened form makes it versatile for both sweet and dessert-focused creations, while the non-GMO origin underscores a commitment to quality beans and careful processing.

• All-natural black color for batters, frostings, and fillings without artificial additives
• Dutch-processed for a smooth, deep flavor with reduced bitterness
• 8 oz package, crafted from premium, non-GMO cocoa beans
• Fair Trade Certified, supporting sustainable farming and fair labor practices
• Unsweetened with 0% added sugar for versatile baking and precise sweetness control

Practical baking ideas

Use this powder to craft dramatic chocolate desserts that demand depth and contrast. Consider deep chocolate layer cakes, sandwich cookies with rich buttercream, or a dark chocolate ganache that glints with a true cocoa undertone. To maximize color, whisk gradually into batter or frosting until the shade is even, then balance sweetness and cocoa notes with complementary flavors.

• Deep chocolate layer cakes with a striking black crumb
• Velvety chocolate cookies and sandwich cookies with dark buttercream
• Intense chocolate ganache or frostings for glossy finishes
• Bold color accents in frostings and fillings for eyes-catching desserts

Quality, impact, and care

In addition to premium flavor and color, this powder aligns with ethical sourcing and sustainability initiatives. It is unsweetened, non-GMO, and Fair Trade Certified, reflecting a commitment to responsible farming and fair labor practices. A portion of proceeds supports baking education through the Rise Up Baking Scholarship, while 1% for the Planet donations help environmental causes. For best results and shelf life, store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Why shoppers choose MODERN MOUNTAIN

This cocoa powder provides a reliable, color-rich alternative to artificial coloring, enabling confident color decisions in recipes while preserving true cocoa flavor. It’s a versatile ingredient for both everyday and special-occasion baking, offering sensory appeal and ethical sourcing in one package.