Question: can you substitute unsweetened cocoa for unsweetened chocolate?
Answer: Cocoa Powder to Chocolate Conversion Substitute for semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (1 oz.): 1 Tbsp. ... unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1 Tbsp. cooking oil or shortening, melted. Substitute for chocolate, sweet baking (4 oz.): ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus ⅓ cup sugar and 3 Tbsp.