Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGrand Street CafeCafé Mocha Recipe

Café Mocha Recipe

Inspired by Grand Street Cafe
Time30m
Serves1

Make Café Mocha Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee Base

Chocolate Mixture

Milk Foam

Method

Prepare Coffee Base

  1. 1

    Brew Espresso

    Brew 2 shots of espresso using your espresso machine or stovetop espresso maker. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Boil Water

    In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiled, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Make Chocolate Mixture

  1. 3

    Combine Cocoa and Sugar

    In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of sugar together until well combined.

  2. 4

    Add Hot Water

    Gradually add the hot water to the cocoa and sugar mixture, stirring continuously until it forms a smooth paste.

  3. 5

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.

Prepare Milk Foam

  1. 6

    Heat Milk

    In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.

  2. 7

    Froth Milk

    Use a milk frother or whisk to froth the heated milk until it doubles in volume and forms a light foam.

Assemble Café Mocha

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mug, combine the brewed espresso and the chocolate mixture, stirring until well mixed.

  2. 9

    Add Frothed Milk

    Pour the frothed milk over the espresso and chocolate mixture, filling the mug to the desired level.

  3. 10

    Top with Whipped Cream

    Add 2 tablespoons of whipped cream on top of the frothed milk.

  4. 11

    Garnish

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chocolate shavings over the whipped cream for an added touch.

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