When integrating the powder, mix it until it dissolves completely and there are no remaining lumps. You should then cool your bloomed cocoa mixture before incorporating it into the recipe ...

Make a simple cake batter using self-rising flour, eggs, buttermilk, shortening, and sugar. Make the filling with brown sugar ...

Recipe after recipe went terribly wrong ... While the cream and milk are heating, add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa (I like Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa Powder, but you do you) and 1/2 cup rich ...