In reply to kathy.

Goodness gracious! Cocoa powder is the SECRET INGREDIENT in all things chocolatey and rich. It's not adulterated with fillers, wax, oils, or other things one might find in a chocolate bar or baker's chocolate. Just pure crunched up cocoa bean! We found a place in Xela last year that sells really high quality cocoa powder, and we bought up all they had. We have several tasty recipes that call for it, including a dense chocolate cake and a really yummy chocolate frosting. However, a caveat is that if you get poor quality cocoa powder, you will get less than stellar results in the final product (much like cooking with poor quality anything).

So, run right out there an give it a try. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.