Hi Everyone,

I am wondering if anyone had tried the E. Guittard Cocoa Rouge cocoa powder?  How does it compare to Droste?  It smells fantastic, but I am wondering if it will be a bit too strong and overpower any perfectly balanced Rose cake.

Thanks in advance for any advice!
Allie

I actually just order it from the internet because I can only get Fry’s in the stores and it is wonderful!!!  I have only used is so far in the perfect all american chocolate cake but it is super yummy!  Rich, deep chocolate flavour.

Hi, allie!

Welcome!

E. Guittard Cocoa Rouge is fabulous!

I started using it for at least several months, at Julie’s recommendation, when they took Green & Black’s off the market.  I can’t compare to Droste, but I can say it’s definitely worth trying a can.  It’s got a high fat content, so you don’t have to worry about that aspect.

Looking forward to hearing about your baking!

—ak

I also like it a lot   It is a deeper, richer, more complex and slightly more bitter taste compared to Droste.  I have used it in many Rose recipes, and have always been very happy with the outcome.  And as Anne points out, it is a full-fat cocoa, so no worries about the dryness that can sometimes happen with lower-fat cocoas.

Julie - 24 August 2011 07:30 AM

I also like it a lot   It is a deeper, richer, more complex and slightly more bitter taste compared to Droste.  I have used it in many Rose recipes, and have always been very happy with the outcome.  And as Anne points out, it is a full-fat cocoa, so no worries about the dryness that can sometimes happen with lower-fat cocoas.

I just ran out of my cocoa powder and want to try another brand. I don’t want one that is even slightly bitter. Is Droste a good option? Any other suggestions?

Yes, I think Droste is a good option.  I like it- not quite as much as the cocoa rouge- but I do think it’s a good option if you’re wanting to avoid any dark chocolate bitterness.

Thanks Julie. My husband hates dark chocolate. I made the Chocolate Bread (pound cake) from TCB yesterday and he loved it. I finished the last of my Green & Black cocoa. He mentioned, several times, how glad he was that I didn’t use dark chocolate.

Flour Girl - 06 October 2011 10:08 AM

I finished the last of my Green & Black cocoa.

Sigh.  I have one little canister, unopened, in my freezer, that I’m saving for a special occasion.

I wish I thought to do that :(