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Scratch Mocha Sauce Café Mocha on a plate
Rachel Kim

Scratch Mocha Sauce Café Mocha

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 16 shots espresso or 2 2/3 cups strong coffee
  • 6 cups milk
  • Whipped cream optional

Method
 

  1. Whisk cocoa, sugar, and salt in a saucepan; gradually whisk in hot water.
  2. Gently simmer 3 minutes, whisking until glossy; remove from heat.
  3. Add vanilla; cool sauce and refrigerate any not used immediately.
  4. For each drink, combine 2 tablespoons sauce and 2 espresso shots in a mug.
  5. Heat and froth 3/4 cup milk; pour into mug. Add optional whipped cream.