Question: how much unsweetened chocolate equals cocoa powder?
Answer: If you use 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder plus 2 teaspoons sugar and 2 teaspoons shortening, it is equivalent to 1 ounce semisweet chocolate. Or, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder plus 1 tablespoon oil or shortening is equivalent to 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate.