I want to make these but my question is this: I really hate coffee. Can't stand it. I made the whole grain chocolate lava cake (from the kaf whole grain cookbook, which I LOVE) and topped it with coffee instead of hot water, as suggested, and I hated it. The coffee flavor was there. It said it intensify the flavor & meld, but ick. The cake was lovely, no grainy-ness, it was wonderful, but then the coffee flavor hit. So.....question is: will I taste the expresso powder? I'd hate to make these and not like them. Also, I have made the fudgy brownies from one of the kaf cookbooks, and holy cow were they outstanding to the nth degree!! I made the macaroon topping for them and they were to die for! You don't taste the espresso powder - it simply heightens the flavor of the chocolate. I've never heard anyone say these brownies tasted like coffee or espresso, so Bridgid, try and see for yourself. PJH

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