Starbucks Cafe Mocha
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Starbucks Cafe Mocha
Description
This recipe replicates the Starbucks Cafe Mocha by mixing chocolate syrup and freshly brewed espresso with steamed or hot milk heated to 150°F. The warmth of the milk blends well with the chocolate syrup and espresso for a balanced coffee flavor with chocolate notes. The drink is completed by topping with homemade vanilla whipped cream, which is made by beating heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
The whipped cream melts slightly on top, mixing with the mocha's warmth, and additional chocolate syrup drizzle can be added to garnish. The drink achieves a comforting texture from the steamed milk and whipped cream, and a balanced bitterness and sweetness from espresso and chocolate.
This cafe-style mocha makes a treat for coffee lovers who enjoy chocolate-flavored coffee drinks and can be enjoyed as an afternoon pick-me-up or dessert beverage.
Ingredients
Cafe Mocha
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 ounces espresso or strong coffee
Vanilla Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Cafe Mocha
- If you have an espresso machine with a steamer attachment, steam the milk to 150 degrees. If not, follow the next step for heating the milk.
- Heat the milk in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, until it reaches 150 degrees. Or heat it in a small saucepan on the stove top, stirring constantly. Be careful not to scald or boil the milk.
- Place the chocolate syrup in a coffee mug.
- Add espresso.
- Add the heated milk.
- Top with vanilla whipped cream.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup on top of the whipped cream.
Vanilla Whipped Cream
- In a chilled bowl, beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract.
- Beat for an additional minute or until stiff peaks form.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed espresso for the best coffee flavor in the mocha.
- Heat the milk carefully to 150°F to avoid scalding and to achieve proper texture.
- Choose quality chocolate syrup to enhance the chocolate flavor in the drink.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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