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How to Make a Mocha Delight with Instant Coffee at Home

Mocha Delight with Instant Coffee

A quick and easy recipe for a rich, chocolatey coffee drink made with instant coffee. Perfect for satisfying your coffee and chocolate cravings in minutes!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Instant Coffee
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Hot Water
  • Whipped Cream (Optional — For Topping)
  • Chocolate Shavings or Cocoa Powder (Optional — For Garnish)

Equipment

  • 1 mug
  • 1 Small Pot or Microwave-Safe Cup
  • Milk Frother or Whisk

Method
 

Step 1: Dissolve the Instant Coffee and Cocoa
  1. In a mug, mix the instant coffee, cocoa powder, and sugar. Add hot water and stir until fully dissolved.
  2. Associated Ingredients: Instant Coffee, Cocoa Powder, Sugar, Hot Water
Step 2: Heat and Froth the Milk
  1. Heat the milk in a small pot or microwave until warm (not boiling). Froth the milk using a frother or whisk until creamy.
  2. Associated Ingredients: Milk
Step 3: Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the frothed milk into the coffee mixture and stir gently. Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
  2. Associated Ingredients: Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings, Cocoa Powder

Notes

  • For an iced version, let the coffee mixture cool, then pour over ice and add cold milk.
  • Adjust sweetness and milk type to suit your preferences.
  • Experiment with flavored instant coffee or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for extra indulgence.