Description
An indulgent Salted Caramel Mocha featuring bold espresso, rich cocoa, and sweet-salty caramel, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a cozy, café-style treat at home.
Ingredients
2 shots espresso
1 Tbsp salted caramel sauce
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (8 oz) milk of choice
Whipped cream
1 Tbsp salted caramel sauce (for topping)
1 tsp chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Optional: Coat the rim of your serving cup with caramel sauce.
- Brew 2 shots of espresso and pour into the cup.
- Stir in caramel sauce and cocoa powder until dissolved.
- Froth or heat milk, then pour over the espresso mixture.
- Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use plant-based milk and dairy-free whipped cream for a vegan version.
- Add extra caramel for a sweeter drink.
- For an iced version, use cold milk and ice; top as desired.
- Add cinnamon or sea salt for flavor complexity.
- Caramel sauce keeps for 2 weeks refrigerated—reheat gently before use.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
