I generally go for flavor versus heat. There are some spices which will do a little of both, which is fine, but there are others that just want to melt your face, and I don't see the purpose of those. Cayenne is one of those peppers that to me just has an unpleasant taste, so I should have known better. If I'd been more of an experienced cook, I would have forgotten the cayenne all together since I would also know what the other spices were doing.

I didn't know cayenne went into chocolate. Now I do. :)