Ingredients

Cocoa powder

I use Dutch-processed for the deepest flavor

Confectioners’ sugar

The perfect bed for rolling out my fondant so it doesn’t stick

All-purpose flour

Baking soda

Baking powder

Grenadian vanilla

I only use vanilla from Grenada, my mom’s home country

Whole milk

Eggs

Room temperature, please!

Granulated sugar

Buttermilk

Buy it, or make your own (see here)

35% whipping cream

Butter

I always use unsalted butter, except in my coconut cake. Use at room temperature.

Salt

I use table salt

Semisweet chocolate

56% to 72% is perfect for ganache and chocolate buttercream

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