Cocoa Cafe
Indulge in the perfect harmony of rich chocolate and robust coffee with this irresistibly cozy Cocoa Café recipe. A delightful fusion of whole milk, freshly brewed coffee, and unsweetened cocoa powder creates a creamy, velvety drink that's lightly sweetened with granulated sugar and enhanced by a touch of fragrant vanilla extract. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings, this luxurious homemade beverage is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal treat for chilly mornings or relaxing evenings. Serve this decadent drink piping hot for a café-worthy experience that’s sure to satisfy your cravings for both coffee and chocolate. Perfect for coffee lovers and hot chocolate enthusiasts alike, Cocoa Café brings comfort and indulgence in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, brewed coffee, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture is heated through and the sugar has dissolved completely (about 5-7 minutes). Do not let the mixture boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the Cocoa Cafe mixture evenly into two mugs.
Top each mug with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, cozy Cocoa Cafe!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 199 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1096 mg | 23% | |
*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.
