Cocoa powder: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Unsweetened cocoa powder provides a deep, intense chocolate flavor. It comes in two main types: natural (more acidic) and Dutch-processed (alkalized, darker, and milder).
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 59 |
| 0.5 | 118 |
| 0.8 | 177 |
| 1.0 | 237 |
| 1.5 | 355 |
| 2.0 | 473 |
| 2.5 | 591 |
| 3.0 | 710 |
| 3.5 | 828 |
| 4.0 | 946 |
| 4.5 | 1065 |
Essential for chocolate cakes, brownies, frostings, and hot cocoa. The type of cocoa can affect how it reacts with leavening agents like baking soda.
FAQ
- Natural vs Dutch-processed?
- Natural is acidic; Dutch is alkalized. Match to recipe leavener for proper rise.