Baking Chocolate

Baking chocolate is used to make cakes, cookies, and desserts. There are different types:
Compound chocolate is made with cocoa powder and vegetable fat. It melts easily and doesn’t need tempering, so it’s great for decorating and coating.

It comes in:

• Coin – small discs, easy to melt.
• Block – large pieces for bigger use.
• Couverture chocolate contains real cocoa butter and has a rich taste and smooth texture. It is used by professionals and needs tempering for a shiny finish. It usually comes in coin form only.
• Cooking chocolate is made for general baking. It is not very sweet and often used in cakes, brownies, or sauces. It’s easy to melt and mix into recipes.
• Different chocolates are used for different baking needs like mixing, coating, or decorating.