5 from 45 votes
Starbucks Cafe Mocha
Starbucks Cafe Mocha is a coffee drink made by combining hot milk, chocolate syrup, and espresso, topped with vanilla whipped cream. The rich chocolate flavor pairs with the espresso and creamy milk to create a smooth, sweet beverage. Whipped cream adds a light, airy finish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
291 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% 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.