Jul 14 2026

Cappuccino Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Make Cappuccino Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee Base

Milk Froth

Toppings

Method

Preparing Espresso

  1. 1

    Brew Espresso

    Using an espresso machine, brew 2 shots of espresso. Pour it into a pre-warmed cup.

  2. 2

    Add Water

    Heat 240 ml of water until just below boiling, then mix it with the brewed espresso for a stronger coffee base.

Frothing Milk

  1. 3

    Prepare Milk

    Pour 1 cup of whole milk into a frothing pitcher. Add 0.5 tsp of vanilla extract for flavor.

  2. 4

    Froth Milk

    Using a steam wand or electric frother, froth the milk until it is creamy and doubles in volume.

  3. 5

    Add Cocoa Powder

    Sprinkle 1 tbs of cocoa powder into the frothed milk and gently stir to combine.

Assembling Cappuccino

  1. 6

    Combine Espresso and Milk

    Pour the frothed milk mixture over the espresso in the cup, allowing the froth to rise on top.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle 0.5 tsp of cinnamon powder and 1 tbs of chocolate shavings on top of the froth for garnish.

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