cocoa powder
das Kakaopulver, die Kakaopulver
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cocoa powder
Finely ground cocoa beans, usually with most of the fat removed, used to make hot cocoa, chocolate, or baked goods.
Für den Kuchen brauchen wir noch zwei Esslöffel Kakaopulver.
We still need two tablespoons of cocoa powder for the cake.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kakaopulver |
| genitive | des Kakaopulvers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kakaopulver | die Kakaopulver |
| accusative | das Kakaopulver | die Kakaopulver |
| dative | dem Kakaopulver | den Kakaopulvern |
| genitive | des Kakaopulvers | der Kakaopulver |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kakaopulver' (cocoa powder) is made up of 'Kakao' (cocoa) and 'Pulver' (powder). The head noun 'Pulver' (powder) indicates that it is a finely ground substance.
Das Kakaopulver liegt neben dem Mehl im Küchenschrank.
The cocoa powder is next to the flour in the kitchen cupboard.
In recipes, 'Kakaopulver' (cocoa powder) is usually combined with quantities such as 'ein Esslöffel' (one tablespoon), '50 Gramm' (50 grams), or 'eine Tasse' (one cup). These specify the amount needed more precisely.
Das Rezept verlangt 50 Gramm Kakaopulver und eine Tasse Milch.
The recipe calls for 50 grams of cocoa powder and one cup of milk.
In baking and cooking, 'Kakaopulver' (cocoa powder) is often used with verbs such as 'sieben' (to sift), 'einrühren' (to stir in), and 'unterheben' (to fold in). These verbs describe typical steps in the preparation process.
Sie siebt das Kakaopulver zusammen mit dem Mehl in eine Schüssel.
She sifts the cocoa powder together with the flour into a bowl.
