Salted Caramel Mocha Recipe (Starbucks Copycat) (2024)

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Take your home coffees to the next level with this copycat Starbucks salted caramel mocha recipe!

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Another salted caramel recipe you ask?! Yes, I told you guys on instagram about my obsession with homemade salted caramel sauce and I’m not sorry about it, lol. Since 2021 seems to be a nice continuation of 2020, I figured no one would complain about a homemade salted caramel mocha recipe since we can’t enjoy it at our local coffee shop.

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What is a salted caramel mocha

Mocha refers to a chocolate flavored coffee. They’re very popular at most coffee shops and you’ll usually find them in different variations like hazelnut mocha, peppermint mocha, white chocolate mocha, etc. Since I love salted caramel sauce, this is obviously the vest variation.

At shops, they introduce the chocolate flavor with a chocolate syrup, as they do with most of their flavors but since we’re not going to invest in that kind of shenanigan, we’re going to keep it simple with unsweetened cocoa powder. It’s also a lot less sweet this way and you can control the amount of sugar you want.

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How to make a homemade salted caramel mocha

If you have an espresso machine, this copycat recipe is super simple. It’s basically just making your latte as normal, using two shots of espresso and milk of choice. Before you add in the milk, mix in the caramel sauce and the cocoa powder to the espresso shots.

If you like your coffee sweeter, add an extra 1-2 tsp of sugar or double the caramel sauce (my version is slightly less sweet than starbucks). If you like it extra chocolatey, double the cocoa powder. If you like it more bitter, add an extra shot or two of espresso. Last but not least, if you like it milkier, add more milk.

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Can I make a salted caramel mocha without an espresso machine

So I’m not like a professional coffee expert or anything but I found this article on 3 Ways To Make Espresso Without An Espresso Maker.

If you don’t have an aeropress, moka pot or french press you can also make espresso using espresso powder. It’s similar to instant coffee but tastes more like espresso, is a much finer powder and is much stronger. Generally, you’ll need about 1 tsp of espresso powder to 1 ounce of water to make a ‘shot’.

Some brands I recommend are King Arthur, Delallo and Megadlia D’Oro.

Do I have to use homemade salted caramel sauce

The short answer is no, you can use store bought salted caramel sauce for this mocha recipe. HOWEVER, nothing compares to homemade salted caramel sauce so use at your own discretion, lol.

I have a simple step-by-step blog post for homemade salted caramel sauce. It can be slightly intimidating if you’ve never made it before but I got all the pictures and the troubleshoot section on there waiting to help you.

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How to make iced salted caramel mocha

Omg this is so fun; ok so you want it iced. Follow all the instructions the same, except don’t steam the milk. Fill a large cup with ice, pour the espresso mixture on top and then top with cold milk. Voila!

If you add extra sugar and are having trouble dissolving it, especially in the iced version, try using powdered sugar instead. Since powder sugar is so fine, you’ll need less than you would regular sugar. For example, one tsp of powdered sugar is going to be sweeter than one tsp of granulated sugar.

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If you stuck around this long, thank ya for reading. I hope you guys give this fun coffee drink a try and let me know how you like it! Make sure to tweak it to your liking with cold or hot coffee and keep in the mind the toppings make it much sweeter. As always, have a blessed day!

Love, B

Yield: 1 drink

Salted Caramel Mocha Recipe

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Take your home coffees to the next level with this easy homemade salted caramel mocha recipe!

Prep Time10 minutes

Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients

Coffee

  • 2 shots espresso
  • 1 Tbsp salted caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk of choice

Topping

  • whipped cream
  • 1 Tbsp salted caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. If you're making homemade salted caramel sauce, make it ahead of time so it's ready.
  2. To create the caramel rim, dip a cup into the salted caramel sauce. Pour two shots of espresso into the cup and combine it with the 1 Tbsp of salted caramel and the unsweetened cocoa powder.
  3. Froth or heat milk to desired temperature and pour over the espresso mixture. Top with whipped cream, extra salted caramel and chocolate shavings.
  4. Enjoy warm and fresh!

Notes

For chocolate shavings, just grate a piece of chocolate bar.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 351Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 422mgCarbohydrates: 64gFiber: 0gSugar: 49gProtein: 10g

Nutrition information may not be fully accurate.

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Salted Caramel Mocha Recipe (Starbucks Copycat) (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha? ›

Mocha sauce and toffee nut syrup are combined with coffee and steamed milk, then topped with sweetened whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a blend of turbinado sugar and sea salt.

What makes salted caramel at Starbucks? ›

Salted Caramel Mocha​

Sea salt, whipped cream and caramel flavors meet in your mug for this delicious drink. With one sip, it's easy to see why Starbucks® Salted Caramel Mocha is a café favorite.

What happened to Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha? ›

The Salted Caramel Mocha will be missing from the menu. Fall is almost here, and that means another new Starbucks menu is about to drop. Unfortunately, it seems to be missing a beloved Starbucks drink—but don't worry, it's not the PSL.

How many pumps of syrup are in a Salted Caramel Mocha? ›

A Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha is made with four pumps of Toffee Nut Syrup and four pumps of Mocha Sauce.

What kind of salt is used in Starbucks salted caramel? ›

Starbucks uses a blend of turbinado sugar and smoked sea salt.

What are the ingredients in salted caramel chocolate? ›

Sugar, vegetable fats, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, skim milk powder, lactose (milk), caramel (2%) [sugar, cocoa butter, cream powder (milk), salt, emulsifier (soy lecithin)], milk fat, emulsifier (soy lecithin), sea salt (0.2%) (fleur de sel), barley malt extract, flavourings, natural flavouring, salt.

Did Starbucks get rid of salted caramel? ›

The Starbucks salted caramel mocha has been discontinued — but don't fear!

What makes salted caramel so good? ›

The Science Behind The Flavour

Salt, on the other hand, stimulates the taste buds responsible for detecting sour and umami flavors, which can enhance the perception of sweetness. The addition of salt to caramel not only enhances the sweetness, but also adds a savory element to the flavor profile.

Why is salted caramel so addictive? ›

The combination of salty and sweet flavours, plus fat, found in salted caramel releases an unusually intense rush of morphine-like endogenous opioids – or endorphins – in the brain. It does so, moreover, in a way that never gets boring, say scientists at the University of Florida.

What is Starbucks discontinuing? ›

On March 15, rumblings that Starbucks was discontinuing raspberry syrup, one of its signature flavorings, appeared via a viral TikTok video. In the video, which has since garnered over 500,000 views, the user shows a printed document of what appears to be an internal memo detailing the menu change.

Which Starbucks syrup is being discontinued? ›

“As a standard course of business, we continually evaluate the ingredients in our stores, and have decided to discontinue raspberry syrup in the US,” a company spokesperson told McClatchy News in a statement. “Customers can expect limited inventory at stores throughout March as we remove it from our menu.”

What is a salted caramel white mocha? ›

Make the iced white mocha: Drizzle the caramel sauce down the sides of a 20-ounce glass. Add the white mocha syrup, espresso, milk, and ice. Top with the salted cream cold foam and drizzle with more caramel sauce. Enjoy!

Is salted caramel mocha coming back? ›

This year Starbucks has made the decision to discontinue Salted Caramel Mocha for the 2021 fall drink lineup. This is a drink that people wait all year for and Starbucks has taken it away while offering no comparable replacement.

Is salted caramel seasonal at Starbucks? ›

This limited-edition favorite is all yours from August – October.

How many tablespoons is 2 pumps of syrup at Starbucks? ›

According to StarbMag, there are two kinds of pumps at a Starbucks bar. One is for cold drinks, and it gives about ¼ ounce, which is equal to ½ tablespoon of syrup per pump.

What is a caramel mocha made of? ›

Combine 2 tablespoons hot coffee, chocolate sauce, 2 tablespoons Marzetti® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and milk in a large coffee mug and microwave for 35 to 40 seconds. Mix until blended. Pour in remaining coffee and mix. Garnish with whipped topping and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon dip and serve.

Is Starbucks salted caramel vegan? ›

However, not all Starbucks syrups and sauces are dairy-free, and it can be confusing. Case in point: the caramel syrup is vegan but the caramel sauce is not. Here is everything you need to know about these flavor-enhancers so you can order with confidence the next time you stroll up to a Starbucks.

What is salted caramel latte made of? ›

Creamy caramel & a pinch of sea salt come together to make this coffeehouse style fall coffee drink. Topped with steamed, frothed milk, caramel, and sea salt, this drink is a party for your taste buds. Are you looking for an easy to make fall beverage that you can concoct at home?

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