Haven't made these yet but will soon. Noticed in the directions (5) to add spices, espresso powder and 'flavor'. The ingredient list doesn't include vanilla extract or any other flavoring. ???? Also, why espresso powder? I can understand in a chocolate recipe and I do it all the time, but, why in fruitcake? Thanks for catching that; the "flavor" was from an earlier experiment - now removed. I feel that espresso powder, aside from pointing up chocolate's flavor, also tends to add a pleasant "edge" to very sweet recipes. You can certainly leave it out - PJH

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