How To Make Dark Chocolate At Home: Top Mistakes To Avoid

By Yash Lakhan

Overheating

If cocoa butter is melted at a temperature that is too high, it may burn and lose its smooth texture.

Cocoa Powder Not Being Sieved

Your chocolate may get lumpy if the cocoa powder isn't sifted, which will reduce its smoothness and silkiness.

Ignoring Tempering

Chocolate that is not properly tempered may have a mushy texture and a dull look rather than a hard, glossy finish.

Adding Too Much Sweetness

Too much sweetener can change the structure of the chocolate, making it excessively sticky and mushy.

Improper Storage

Chocolate "bloom," in which fat or sugar rises to the surface and forms a yellowish covering, can result from not keeping chocolate in a cold, dry location.