Homemade cappuccinos and lattes are a delicious and affordable way to enjoy your favorite specialty coffee drinks! This chocolate flavored cappuccino can be customized in so many ways!

Serves: 1
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

ground coffee or one espresso shot
simple syrup
cocoa powder
milk
optional:
- whipped cream
- chocolate syrup

ground coffee, simple syrup, milk and cocoa on a counter

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

We love making homemade cappuccinos and lattes so we bought a machine that quickly makes espresso shots (the basis of many specialty drinks). If you have one as well, great! If not, this post will show you how to make espresso shots with an inexpensive AeroPress. There are many similar products widely available, so use whichever method you prefer to make your espresso shot.

Step 1: Begin my making the mocha flavoring. Add simple syrup to the bottom of a mug and whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.

smooth mixture of simple syrup and cocoa powder

Step 2: Assemble the AeroPress and add 1 scoop (for a single shot of espresso) of ground coffee and place over the mug. Heat water and pour over grounds until the water level is slightly above the 1. Stir for a few seconds then let sit for 30 seconds. Press until all of the liquid has been pressed out. Remove AeroPress and stir espresso shot and mocha mix. If using a different method, skip this step and stir your espresso shot into the mocha mix.

Step 3: Heat milk in a microwave for 30 seconds (make sure to use a microwave safe container) then froth with a frother (or whisk if you don’t have a frother). Return to microwave for another 20-30 seconds and forth again. Pour into mug with espresso and be sure to spoon some foam over top. Sprinkle with a bit of cocoa powder and enjoy your homemade cappuccino!

milk being poured added to mocha and espresso

Tips:

Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, if desired
Add more or less simple syrup to taste for desired sweetness.
For a sugar free drink, follow our instructions for simple syrup, but use a sugar substitute.

Mochaccino

This chocolate flavored cappuccino can be customized in so many ways!

Beth

Total Time 5

Servings

Ingredients

1 Tbsp simple syrup (click here for recipe)
1 Tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 espresso shot
½ cup milk

Instructions

Begin my making the mocha flavoring. Add simple syrup to the bottom of a mug and whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
Assemble the AeroPress and add 1 scoop (for a single shot of espresso) of ground coffee and place over the mug. Heat water and pour over grounds until the water level is slightly above the 1. Stir for a few seconds then let sit for 30 seconds. Press until all of the liquid has been pressed out. Remove AeroPress and stir espresso shot and mocha mix. If using a different method, skip this step and stir your espresso shot into the mocha mix.
Heat milk in a microwave for 30 seconds (make sure to use a microwave safe container) then froth with a frother (or whisk if you don't have a frother). Return to microwave for another 20-30 seconds and forth again. Pour into mug with espresso and be sure to spoon some foam over top. Sprinkle with a bit of cocoa powder and enjoy your homemade cappuccino!

Notes

- Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, if desired
- Add more or less simple syrup to taste for desired sweetness.
- For a sugar free drink, follow our instructions for simple syrup, but use a sugar substitute.