It doesn't seem to be very dark anymore when I bake. I buy cadburys. Is there a darker and tastier one around? I am sure it never use to be like this. My chocolate cakes looks albino.
245sam,
Jan 11, 8:53pm
rusty-bones, try Homebrand - it's not necessarily the best cocoa that one can buy but IMO of the readily available, at the supermarket, cocoas it is the best with good flavour and good dark colour.
I like Homebrand one too, darker than Pam's brand although last time I ran out there was none to be had in Countdown so bought Sun Valley which is fine.
lilyfield,
Jan 12, 2:49am
homebrand has been recommended dozens of times here. Its the only one most bakers buy now
nauru,
Jan 12, 7:29am
Homebrand here too, makes a great dark chocolate cake.
wheelz,
Jan 12, 8:34am
Or Sun Valley. Both are way better than what Cadbury make.
rusty-bones,
Jan 12, 6:21pm
Thanks everyone. :-)
fee1965,
Jan 12, 6:31pm
Sun Valley - I own a cafe and this is what we use, nice rich flavour and good dark colour - cheap too!
korbo,
Jan 12, 6:37pm
homebrand for me all the time.
summersunnz,
Jan 13, 12:00am
After seeing glowing comments about Homebrand in the threads here, we only buy that now too. dark and rich, delicious :-)
willyow,
Jan 13, 3:00am
Buy it on Trademe - the Premium Dutch Cocoa (like chocolate) is available.
cutezie,
Jan 14, 3:46am
Dutch Cocoa is the only one I buy .Can get it off TM
cutezie,
Jan 14, 3:46am
snap willyow
maynard9,
Jan 15, 8:03am
I recently used the one from the local Trade Aid store and was very impressed.
gilligee,
Jan 15, 8:24am
Dutch Blooker from Moore Wilsons or Pams from New World.
raebee,
Jan 16, 7:28am
years ago i used to buy cadbury for the name, but homebrand all the way here now (or avalanche do a really nice dark one but can't remember price comparison)
awoftam,
Jan 16, 8:36am
Avalanche. Delicious. Its not cheap however is 100% dark cocoa; some I believe have other stuff in them to pad them out. Dutch is great too.
angie117,
Jan 17, 7:47am
I use Avalanche, nice and dark.
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