You need to sift your cocoa powder…

…don’t skip this step!

In order to achieve a chocolate cake (or pie!) that has the ultimate chocolate flavor paired with a texture that isn’t too dense, be sure to sift the cocoa powder before adding it. This will break up any chunks and add air, ensuring that you are in fact adding the amount of cocoa powder that the recipe calls for.

Sometimes we are inclined to skip this step because we don’t want to dirty yet another tool, but the end product will be so much better and worth the effort.

Here is a simple sifter that is loved by us at Pies of July:

Along with a mesh strainer that works equally as well:

And our absolute favorite Cocoa Powder! This container lasts a very long time, despite all our cocoa powder needs!

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