Black Forest Mocha
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of a Black Forest Mocha, a delightful twist on your favorite coffee drink inspired by the classic German dessert. This recipe layers the deep, chocolaty allure of unsweetened cocoa powder with the sweet tang of cherry syrup, blending seamlessly into strong brewed coffee and creamy whole milk for a perfectly balanced sip. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, and maraschino cherries, this drink is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, this irresistible mocha is perfect for cozy mornings, dessert-inspired coffee breaks, or impressing dinner guests. Try this easy homemade café favorite today and experience the fusion of coffee, chocolate, and cherries in every velvety sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cherry syrup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings
- 2 pieces maraschino cherries
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Brew 1 cup of your favorite strong coffee and set it aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and cherry syrup. Stir until evenly mixed.
Gradually add in the whole milk to the saucepan, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Heat the mixture until it's steaming but not boiling, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the brewed coffee and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Pour the Black Forest Mocha into a large coffee mug.
Top generously with whipped cream.
Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream for added texture and flavor.
Garnish the drink with 1-2 maraschino cherries for a beautiful finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Black Forest Mocha!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 650 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
