It seems as if every time a recipe calls for baking powder, I never get the rise I expect. I have made cakes and pound cakes that flopped with fresh-from-the-market baking powder, and they have been ...

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So what’s the best way to do it? With a chocolate cake, turn to cocoa powder for the most delicious results.