East Texas Mocha
Transport your taste buds to the heart of East Texas with this decadent East Texas Mocha, a cozy and flavorful twist on the classic coffeehouse favorite. This rich and aromatic beverage combines strong brewed coffee with silky whole milk, a generous dose of unsweetened cocoa powder, and a hint of warmth from ground cinnamon. Sweetened to perfection with granulated sugar and rounded out with fragrant vanilla extract, this mocha offers a harmonious balance of bold coffee and chocolatey indulgence. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an effortless way to make your mornings feel special or add a little magic to a chilly afternoon. Serve hot, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a luxurious finish that will make every sip unforgettable. Perfect for coffee lovers looking to elevate their at-home café experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- optional, for topping whipped cream
- optional, for garnish chocolate shavings
Instructions
Brew a cup of strong coffee and set it aside to keep warm.
In a small saucepan, combine the whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, whisking continuously, until the mixture is warm and the cocoa powder and sugar have fully dissolved (about 3-4 minutes). Do not let it boil.
Lower the heat to low, and stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
Slowly pour in the brewed coffee, stirring gently to combine with the milk mixture.
Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the mocha into two mugs.
If desired, top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings for an extra indulgent touch.
Serve hot and enjoy your East Texas Mocha!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.0 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1498 mg | 32% | |
*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.
