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This stuff is a game-changer for anyone who bakes. The bitter, almost Oreo-like depth it gives to cookies and cakes is unreal, and a little goes a long way. I've already gone through half the bag in a week.

I was skeptical about the alkaline processing making a difference, but this powder really does have that distinct, almost smoky bitterness that's perfect for my black velvet cakes.

That deep Oreo-style bitterness is exactly what I've been hunting for in my brownies, and a single tablespoon completely transformed the color and taste. It's almost black in the bowl, so I dialed back the sugar and ended up with a dark, fudgy crumb that tastes like the cookie filling.