What Is Unsweetened chocolate and How Can I Use It?

If unsweetened chocolate has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 769 recipes to try it in.

What is unsweetened chocolate?

unsweetened baking chocolate

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, grated (132g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 661Calories from Fat 621

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 69.0g 106%

Saturated Fat 42.7g 214%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 31mg 1%

Total Carbohydrate 39.4g 13%

Dietary Fiber 22g 88%

Sugars 1.2

Protein 17.0g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 13% • Iron 128%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Quick facts

Where to find unsweetened chocolate: Unsweetened chocolate is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group: Chocolate unsweetened is a member of the Sweets US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

In Chinese: 不加糖的巧克力
British (UK) term: Chocolate unsweetened
en français: chocolat non sucré
en español: chocolate sin azúcar

How much does unsweetened chocolate weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup, grated	132 grams
1 square	29 grams

Sweets

Butterscotch chips 89 Caramels (candy squares) 101 Chocolate unsweetened 769 Chocolate chips 694 Chocolate, semi-sweet 994 Mini chocolate chips 76 Chocolate chips (semi-sweet) 635 Chocolate, bittersweet 123 Chocolate curls 28 Chocolate 384

Recipes using unsweetened chocolate

There are 769 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Quickand Easy Fudgey Brownies

Quick fudgy brownies made with unsweetened chocolate and butter melted in the microwave, with optional marshmallow chocolate frosting. The classic from-scratch fudgy brownie in one bowl.

Quickand Easy Fudgey Brownies

Quick fudgy brownies made with unsweetened chocolate and butter melted in the microwave, with optional marshmallow chocolate frosting. The classic from-scratch fudgy brownie in one bowl.

Very Yummy Brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies: dense, rich brownies built on six squares of unsweetened baking chocolate and real butter. The bake-sale champion that crackles on top and stays gooey inside.

Super Chocolate Truffles

Super chocolate truffles use semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate, butter, and orange liqueur for a rich, boozy ganache cut into squares and rolled in cocoa. Classic French confection, dressed up with Cointreau.

Dad's Chocolate Nut Brownies

Old-school sugar-free chocolate nut brownies sweetened with liquid artificial sweetener instead of sugar, made with unsweetened chocolate, butter, eggs, and chopped nuts. A low-carb take on a classic brownie.

Chocolate Coffee

Chocolate coffee melts unsweetened chocolate into strong instant coffee with milk and sugar for a frothy stovetop mocha. Old-fashioned cafe au lait meets chocolate, finished with whipped cream and cocoa.

Olive Oil Brownies with Coconut

Olive oil brownies with coconut, made dairy-free with fruity olive oil instead of butter, deeply chocolatey from cocoa and two chocolates, with a layer of shredded coconut baked right through the middle and on top.

Ravine Brownies

Ravine brownies are old-fashioned, fudgy chocolate brownies made with melted unsweetened chocolate, butter, eggs, and chopped nuts. Classic seven-ingredient recipe in 40 minutes.

Chocolate Raisin Poppyseed Cookies

Eastern European chocolate poppyseed cookies with milk-soaked poppy seeds, melted unsweetened chocolate, raisins, lemon zest, and warm cinnamon-clove spice. A tea-time treat unlike any other cookie.

Charlies Delicious Brownies

Charlie's brownies are one-bowl easy: dump, beat for a minute, and bake, then top with a glossy chocolate fudge icing. Brown sugar and melted unsweetened chocolate make them rich, and the icing seals the deal.

Charlies Delicious Brownies

Saucepan Fudge Brownies

Saucepan fudge brownies come together in one pot, with no mixer and barely any cleanup. Melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate, stir in the rest right in the pan, and bake fudgy, nutty squares from scratch.

Oh So Good Brownies

Unsweetened chocolate melts into butter and sugar for intensely fudgy brownies that bake in just 18 minutes at high heat.

Marry's Yummy Brownies

Unsweetened chocolate melts into butter for simple brownies with walnuts that bake low and slow into fudgy squares.

First Classic Brownies

Classic from-scratch brownies made with real melted unsweetened chocolate for deep, bittersweet flavor. Rich, fudgy squares studded with optional walnuts, no boxed mix in sight.

Mom's Favorite Brownies

Dark chocolate, corn syrup, and crunchy walnuts bake into fudgy brownies with crackly tops that taste like Mom's kitchen in every bite.

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies recipe

Chocolate Rum Ice Cream

Homemade chocolate rum ice cream with unsweetened baking chocolate and rum extract. The custard base comes together in the microwave in under 5 minutes. Serves 8.

Ann's Chocolate & Nut Brownies

Old-fashioned chocolate nut brownies built on melted unsweetened chocolate, butter, and a single bowl. Dense, fudgy bars dusted with powdered sugar, no cocoa powder shortcuts.

Canal Street Brownies

Canal Street brownies are dense, fudgy chocolate squares baked with unsweetened chocolate, optional walnuts, and a single 8-inch pan. A from-scratch brownie that beats any boxed mix in 40 minutes.

Mary's Fudgey Brownies

Fudgey brownies recipe with melted unsweetened chocolate, butter, and chopped nuts baked into rich, chewy squares with a glossy crackle top.

Spirited Truffles

Spirited chocolate truffles blend milk and dark chocolate ganache with your choice of liqueur (raspberry, almond, peppermint, or orange), then dip in melted chocolate and dust with cocoa.

Spirited Truffles

Spirited chocolate truffles blend milk and dark chocolate ganache with your choice of liqueur (raspberry, almond, peppermint, or orange), then dip in melted chocolate and dust with cocoa.

Spirited Truffles

Spirited chocolate truffles blend milk and dark chocolate ganache with your choice of liqueur (raspberry, almond, peppermint, or orange), then dip in melted chocolate and dust with cocoa.

Very Moist Brownies

Ultra-fudgy brownies made with real melted chocolate and butter, packed with chopped nuts and just enough flour to hold their dense, truffle-like texture.

Chocolate Raspberry Toasted Hazelnut Ice Cream

Chocolate Raspberry Toasted Hazelnut Ice Cream recipe

World's Fudgiest Brownies

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these rich, dense, and fudgy brownies. Perfectly balanced with a crackly top and a moist center, this simple recipe delivers irresistible flavor in every bite. Ideal for chocolate lovers and easy enough for beginner bakers.

Cookie Cutter Brownies

Cookie cutter brownies are firm fudgy bars baked flat, chilled, and stamped into hearts, stars, or letters with regular cookie cutters. The foil-sling method makes lifting and shaping clean every time.

Simply the Best Chocolate Brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies with both unsweetened and semi-sweet chocolate plus a hit of sour cream for tang and tenderness. Dense, dark, and bakery-style.

Classic Fudge Brownies

Bakery-style fudge brownies with melted unsweetened chocolate, brown and white sugar, corn syrup for chew, and a generous handful of toasted nuts. A big-batch 9x13 pan that yields 24 dense, glossy squares.

Deep Dark Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Deep dark chocolate fudge cookies loaded with three forms of chocolate: cocoa, semisweet, and unsweetened. Dense, fudgy interior with optional powdered sugar coating for crackle-top contrast.

Frosted Fudge Brownies

Frosted fudge brownies built with unsweetened chocolate, butter, and toasted walnuts, then crowned with a stovetop boiled fudge frosting. Dense, fudgy, and unapologetically rich.

Frosted Fudge Brownies

Frosted fudge brownies built with unsweetened chocolate, butter, and toasted walnuts, then crowned with a stovetop boiled fudge frosting. Dense, fudgy, and unapologetically rich.

Low-Fat Brownies

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this scrumptious low-fat snack which is perfect for dessert.

Kahlua Mousse Brownies

Kahlua mousse brownies, a thin sheet brownie spiked with coffee liqueur and instant coffee for deep chocolate-mocha flavor. Bake in a jelly roll pan and sandwich with ice cream for a fancy dessert.

Too-Easy Truffles

Foolproof chocolate truffles made with cream cheese, no tempering or ganache fuss. Just melt, mix, chill, and roll into balls coated in nuts or coconut. An easy, make-ahead candy for gifting or the holidays.

Triple Rich Brownies

Triple layer brownies stack a fudgy pecan brownie base, a vanilla buttercream middle, and a glossy chocolate drizzle on top. Bake-bar territory, made at home.

Triple Rich Brownies

Triple layer brownies stack a fudgy pecan brownie base, a vanilla buttercream middle, and a glossy chocolate drizzle on top. Bake-bar territory, made at home.

Super Moist Cherry Brownies

Cherry brownies baked low and slow with chopped sweet cherries, walnuts, and unsweetened chocolate. Dense, fudgy texture with bright pops of fresh cherry in every bite.

Double Fudge Brownies

Double fudge brownies loaded with both melted unsweetened chocolate and a full bag of chocolate chips, with sour cream added for an extra moist, fudge-like crumb. Bakes into 24 dense squares with serious chocolate intensity.

Rich Chocolate Cake or Brownies

Rich double-chocolate cake or brownies from one batter: melted unsweetened chocolate plus a fold of chocolate chips, baked thick for brownies or thin for cake. Topped with chocolate glaze.

Double Chocolate Fudgey Brownies with Walnuts

Double Chocolate Fudgey Brownies with Walnuts recipe

Super Yummy Fudgey Brownies

The kids will love these scrumptious brownies that even they can help make!

Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Rich double-chocolate buttermilk and walnuts are sure to satisfy your chocoholic cravings.

Favortie Chocolate Brownies

Old-fashioned fudgy chocolate brownies made from scratch with real melted unsweetened chocolate, brown sugar, and walnuts. Dense, chewy, and deeply chocolatey with crackly tops.

Better Than Sex Brownies

Better than sex brownies are dense fudgy squares built on melted unsweetened chocolate and shortening, topped with chopped nuts for crackling crunch against the gooey middle.

Rich Double Chocolate Muffins with Buttermilk

Decadent chocolate muffins made with melted unsweetened chocolate and buttermilk, studded with chocolate chips for intense cocoa flavor in every bite.

Chocolate-Chip Cookie Muffins

Chocolate chip cookie muffins with melted unsweetened chocolate, brown sugar, semi-sweet chips, and pecans. Bakery-style chocolate muffins between a cookie and a cake.

Holley's Cheesecake

Holley's classic cheesecake with a graham crust, dense sour cream filling, tangy sour cream topping, and a Grand Marnier-spiked hot fudge sauce. The crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes like a celebration.