For this recipe showdown, we included six popular hot cocoa recipes from celebrity chefs. All six recipes were made on the stovetop. Most recipes used full-fat dairy as the base of the cocoa — either ...

Cacao and cocoa, derived from the same bean, differ significantly in processing. Cacao, the raw form, retains higher antioxidant and mineral levels, offering enhanced heart health and mood benefits.

Chocolate comes from the tropical cacao tree. The cacao bean, the rawest form of chocolate, can be harvested and consumed directly (cacao), roasted and turned into powder (cocoa) or made into ...

We tested four chocolate cakes with natural and Dutch-process cocoa to see how each type affects flavor, color, texture, and ...