Can you substitute espresso ground coffee for espresso powder in a cake recipe?
250535
I would not.... If you do not have the option of getting espresso powder I would grind up the espresso coffee really really really fine.... I love cooking with ground espresso it's a staple in my home
250536
If it's in a liquid form you will have to adjust the other liquids in the recipe accordingly. If it is espresso ground coffee then you can substitute. Or use instant coffee, a dark roast, and increase amount by 50%. Hope this helps.
250537
S.S.--I have much better results with Expresso powder vs Expresso ground coffee. The powder is formed from a water based distilling process and not simply finely ground Expresso beans. The texture & taste is smooth, subtle & delicous in confections, mousse, frostings, ice cream, etc. The powder is more expensive but the results are worth it. J.B.
2235277
Hi it is ground for espresso machines but yes you can use in a standard drip machine as long as your filter is fine. It is not an instant coffee so just adding hot water in a mug isn't recommended. If you just want strong coffee however I'd suggest their standard ground coffee using less water in your Coffee maker for a better result. Enjoy!
2259922
Don't see why not...and a better cake it will be! I substituted the cacao powder for cocoa in brownies, baked with coconut oil and part coconut flour: heaven. Need I say more? Enjoy!
10942
Absolutely. Go for as fine a ground as you can get without coffee dust flying out of the machine. A very fine setting and dark-roast beans will get you the strongest flavor -- because the more surface area that touches the water, the stronger the brew. I also use more coffee per cup than most instructions suggest: 1/4 cup of grounds per 8-oz mug of coffee. I prefer medium dark beans and less than espresso strength. You get more coffee flavor from beans that aren't dark roasted, in my opinion and that of many coffee roasters, baristas, buyers and growers. If you like the burnt bitterness of espresso, though, go for it. Absolutely. Go for as fine a ground as you can get without coffee dust flying out of the machine. A very fine setting and dark-roast beans will get you the strongest flavor -- because the more surface area that touches the water, the stronger the brew. I also use more coffee per cup than most instructions suggest: 1/4 cup of grounds per 8-oz mug of coffee. I prefer medium dark beans and less than espresso strength. You get more coffee flavor from beans that aren't dark roasted, in my opinion and that of many coffee roasters, baristas, buyers and growers. If you like the burnt bitterness of... » Read More Absolutely. Go for as fine a ground as you can get without coffee dust flying out of the machine. A very fine setting and dark-roast beans will get you the strongest flavor -- because the more surface area that touches the water, the stronger the brew. I also use more coffee per cup than most instructions suggest: 1/4 cup of grounds per 8-oz mug of coffee. I prefer medium dark beans and less than espresso strength. You get more coffee flavor from beans that aren't dark roasted, in my opinion and that of many coffee roasters, baristas, buyers and growers. If you like the burnt bitterness of espresso, though, go for it. « Show Less
330196
No, but you can make an Americano which is shots of espresso and hot water - essentially the same thing as coffee, personally use a good old coffee press for coffee and this lovely machine for everything else.
547245
Ground coffee only. For best results grind coffee on espresso setting only. Now the reason it will not work with instant is the fact that putting steam thru it will not allow the right type of brewing, and it will mess with the brewing time.
1356904
It can grind coffee beans into espresso use fine powder so I think so. I'm not 100% sure though.
303337
Not having an espresso machine I don't know. It is recommended to use either a coffee press or a coffee maker with a gold filter. You could certainly try.
620068
You can totally use ground coffee. Just throw it in the filter compartment, and press "grind off."
1526803
Yes. But It's important to set the amount of Coffee powder you would like to grind. DO this by moving the small selector in front of the device. The lower number, less coffee you will grind, then the machine will shut of sooner
547243
Instant coffee would not work. It would desolve, but it would turn out like regular instant coffee. Regular ground coffee it too course. Chances are, you would get something, but it would be weak. The grind is the thing. It needs to be extra fine for the process to work correctly on pretty much any espresso maker.
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It depends on the recipe. I've used up to 2 TBSP making ice cream (very strong flavor); however, I've used as little as 2 tsp when making brownies or cookies or cakes. The powder is quite strong so it depends on how much espresso flavor you prefer/enjoy. The "rule" is 1-2 tsp per cup of flour for baking recipes. Hope this helps!
2182277
It should be ground as expresso at the store. Using the usual drip ground will make weak expresso. The best is using a burr grinder. You can experiment with fine to very fine to make the espresso you like best.
1799462
This machine accepts only ground coffee. You can grind your own or buy pre-ground coffee. I highly suggest grinding your own as it will be much fresher.
1864605
You can adjust the grind from very coarse to an espresso grind. Once the coffee is ground it sits in the bottom wooden recepticle and is therefore covered. I use it every morning with my french press. It is sturdy and works perfectly for any grind you'll need.
1484463
NO, NOT REGULAR GROUND COFFEE, You will need to use "ESPRESSO" Which is SUPER FINE GROUND UP COFFEE.
1984167
I'm not sure what you are asking, but if you are wanting to know if you can use coarser grinds of coffee, the answer is yes, you can. By that I mean that it will not break the machine. As you may know, however, the appropriate espresso grind is very fine so a coarse one will probably not make an espresso you would want to drink.