Natural cocoa powder is made from cacao beans harvested from the pods of the Theobroma cacao tree. While native to South America, cacao is now cultivated worldwide, including in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Hawaii. This natural cocoa delivers a deep, bittersweet chocolate flavor and contains approximately 22–24% cocoa butter, making it excellent for baking and desserts. As a substitute, use 3 tablespoons of natural cocoa powder in place of one 1-ounce square of unsweetened chocolate.