Can I Use Coffee Instead Of Cocoa Powder?
No, coffee cannot be used as a substitute for cocoa powder. While both are brown and add flavor to baked goods, they are very different ingredients with distinct flavors and properties. Cocoa powder is made from roasted, ground cocoa beans, while coffee is made from roasted, ground coffee beans. Substituting coffee for cocoa powder will result in a different flavor, texture, and color in your recipe.