Making chocolate Frosting - what is the difference between using plain chocolate or Cocoa powder?!


Question: Making chocolate Frosting - what is the difference between using plain chocolate or Cocoa powder?
I want to make chocolate frosting for a cake but i have found several recipes either using cocoa powder OR plain chocolate. What is best and/ or what is the difference? Please help as I am hoping to impress!
thanks

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Plain chocolate is a solid and will have to be melted first. Cocoa would be much easier and less messy with the same taste.



It's not a big difference, but plain chocolate is better because you will get a more natural taste from it, and it's also easier to make with plain chocolate.




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