Mocha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
The homemade version of a classic favorite drink that comes together easily.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 8 ounces strong coffee
- 2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 ounces milk (dairy or dairy free)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or store bought whipped cream)
Instructions
- Whisk together the coffee, 1-2 tablespoons of the sugar (depending on how sweet you like your coffee), cocoa powder and ½ teaspoon of the vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
- Continue whisking as it comes to a boil then remove it from the heat.
- Heat the milk in a microwave safe bowl for 1 ½ minutes then use an immersion blender or battery frother and froth it until it starts to form little bubbles.
- Whip the heavy cream and remaining vanilla in a medium bowl together until it starts to thicken then add the remaining tablespoon of sugar to the heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Optional: add the whipped cream to a piping bag or a large Ziploc bag with the end cut off with a Wilton2M piping tip.
- Pour the coffee into a mug, pour in the milk then dollop on the heavy cream or pipe it into a swirl.
- Garnish it with chocolate shavings and chocolate syrup if desired then serve.
Notes
Storing: While this drink is best served immediately, you can store any leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat or serve over ice.
Freezing: You can freeze any extra coffee base without the milk mixed in ice cube trays. Use it to flavor iced coffee or to blend with frozen coffee drinks.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg