Salted Caramel Mocha
May 18, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018
A super easy recipe for Salted Caramel Mocha which tastes as good as the one from your favorite cafe!
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Did I mention that I am learning to drive these days? Yes, after being in US for more than 3 years I finally decided to learn how to drive. Actually all this while we have been living in downtown where everything is at a walking distance so I didn’t really feel the need. But now that we have bought our own house which isn’t actually in downtown, it finally dawned upon me that I need to learn this.
I used to drive in India but driving in India and US is as different as chalk and cheese. First of all it’s right hand driving and then of course the biggest traffic rule in India is that there are no rules! There is no concept of lanes etc. so all this is very new to me. I drove on the freeway for the 1st time yesterday and I swear I was so so nervous that I wanted to stop the car in the middle of the road which obviously wasn’t possible! Had it been in India, I would have definitely stopped the car and asked hubby to drive but here I had to drive till we reached our destination. I am hoping to get over my fear of driving fast, actually I have never driven at such high speed so I feel like I have no control over the steering whenever the speed goes above 60 miles/hour. Hope to get better and also get my license soon enough.
After my driving adventure yesterday, the first thing that I wanted as soon as I came back home was a cup of coffee and because I had some leftover salted caramel sauce lying in my refrigerator I made this salted caramel mocha. The recipe is super simple and really taste as good as any salted caramel mocha which you would find in a cafe.
You can change the recipe according to how you like your coffee. Some like strong coffee, if you do too increase the amount of coffee to 3/4 cup to even 1 cup. If you like sweeter coffee, increase the amount of salted caramel sauce to 2 tablespoons. This ratio was perfect for me, but hey that’s just me you can change things are per your preference. To make this drink is ridiculously simple. First make some strong coffee and then in a pan mix the coffee with milk, cocoa powder and salted caramel sauce. Heat till it’s warm enough and then transfer to a cup. Top with whipped cream and some more salted caramel sauce and enjoy!
* I recommend using whole milk for best results.
* Adjust the amount of coffee and salted caramel to taste as mentioned in the post above.
Salted Caramel Mocha
Ingredients
- ½ cup strong coffee
- ¼ cup milk
- 1.5 tablespoons salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder unsweetened
To serve
- whipped cream
- salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a pan on medium heat, mix together milk, brewed coffee, cocoa powder and salted caramel sauce.
- Simmer till the mix is hot enough.
- Pour into serving cup and top with whipped cream.
- Drizzle some more salted caramel sauce on top and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Salted Caramel Mocha
I love a simple but good coffee recipe, I have to try this! looks yummy 🙂
Thanks Kristal! Hope you like it!
Salted caramel and Mocha in one cup? I’d have 10 of that, please.
Love your recipes!!! Are you interested in becoming our official recipe partner?
Girl, when you can photograph and cook like that, driving is secondary!
Gorgeous photos, i’m salivating… not good that I’m seeing this at work.
haha thanks dear!
Before you know it, you will be driving like a pro. I remember when I first started driving, I was scared to drive over 45 mph, it felt so fast, and now I m passing everyone and my hubby tells me to slow down. Haha. Driving automatic is so much easier than driving a stick shift. (I m not sure if that’s what you drove in India, but that’s how it is in Europe) Honestly, i will be terrified to drive in India or any country with no lanes. 😀
Your Salted Caramel Mocha looks great, gorgeous pictures! I don’t drink Starkbucks often, but when I do, that’s what i order. 🙂
haha thanks Neli! Hope that happens with me too!
you make the best looking coffee drinks!!!! and learning how to drive?! it’s hard enough learning how to drive but learning to drive in a new country? girl, you can do it!!! you just may need to switch out the coffee drink for something stronger. 🙂 at least you’re not learning to drive in LA .. then, I would say you might not want to! 🙂
Thanks Alice! haha Seattle traffic is crazy enough for me, LA I can’t even imagine driving there. I have seen the rush when I was there! GOD!
I remember feeling super nervous about driving too, and that was starting from a clean slate! I think it’s probably harder to unlearn things you knew from India to then relearn here in the US! It’s a challenge, definitely! It will feel like second nature in no time though! 🙂 I could really go for this Mocha right now! It looks so decadent!
Exactly that is the thing Sarah, I have to learn from scratch! Thanks for the motivation dear!
This sounds like just what I need right now!!! Such a yummy sounding drink 🙂
Thanks Ceara!
Congrats on learning how to drive! I am a big believer in driving. It provides independence and the ability to escape when needed. 🙂
This is a great use for your salted caramel sauce!
That is so very true and that is why I want to learn driving! Thanks Mir!
Looks amazing and fabulous, Manali.. You have an awesome blog.. and driving in india.. that is some hair raising experience for me.. sitting on the backseat even if im not driving drives me crazy
haha indeed! Thanks Fareeha!
That looks absolutely amazing Manali! Love it! Good luck with the driving!
Thanks Stacey!
Learning to drive (or re-learning to drive) is always scary. Just take your time and believe in yourself – you’ve got this!
My Mum is going to LOVE this warm and tasty beverage. She is a huge salted caramel fan and often indulges in a mocha when we have coffee together. Now I can make her a combination of both! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Amy! It is super scary!
Good luck with driving! You can do it! Thanks for sharing the recipe for this salted caramel mocha. I can never turn down a nice drink like this!
Thanks Ashley!
Yum, this looks great. I love salted caramel everything so I might have to treat myself to dessert tonight!
Thanks Pamela!
Congrats on learning how to drive in the US, Manali! I absolutely hate driving and sometimes wish I lived in an area when I didn’t have to! I’m pretty sure I’d be run off the road in India. 😉 This mocha is right up my alley! Love all of that caramel goodness! Pinned!
haha I share your sentiments! 😉 Thanks Justine!
Ahha! That’s great that you are learning driving. Good luck to you my dear! Now I know why did you make salted caramel sauce. This mocha looks so drool worthy. This is an absolute stunner! 🙂
Thanks Anu!
Oh my! This looks like heaven! Is it weird that I want to swim in this salted caramel mocha? Looks delicious!
Thanks dear!
Looks sinful! The salted caramel is a very nice touch.
Thanks a lot Cali!
Wow, driving in India sure sounds like an adventure! I remember how nervous I was when I first started driving—I didn’t even feel comfortable driving above 40mph! All it takes is a little practice and you’ll start to feel more at ease. Good luck! 🙂
And this mocha?! Holy gorgeousness! I’m drooling over all that caramel goodness—so wishing I had a cup right now!
haha it is an adventure Sarah, there are no rules 😉 Thank you so much friend!
Good luck on learning how to drive! You’re going to do great 🙂 Love this salted caramel mocha! Such a delicious way of using your salted caramel sauce.
Thanks Kelly! 🙂
Yummy. It looks and sound great.
Thanks a lot!
the cup ….manali…omg it is so cute. 🙂
I hope learn to drive fast, i know how to drive but indian style 😉 Too many rules make me nervous. I will have to unlearn everything and then relearn….oh know i better off with london tube 🙂
salted caramel, gonna try with your gloves idea 🙂
haha I know too many rules make me nervous as well, I guess it’s an Indian thing 😉 We are used to having no rules!
Hey Manali, lots of new things happening for you, new house, learning how to drive, that’s very exciting! What a wonderful drink, I will have mine with strong coffee and double the amount of whipped cream and salted caramel, please!
I know lot of new things happening, hope to survive lol..Thanks dear!!
Yay to learning to drive!! You’ll do great once you get the hang of it! I’m excited for you. Your gonna love it. This mocha looks amazing!! Wish I had one right now. 🙂
Thanks Cyndi!
yummmmm I LOVE everything Mocha!!! this looks amazing! 😉
Thanks Michele!
Good luck on your driving, it gets easier the more practice that you have! By the way, I totally love this mocha recipe! Such a perfect way to use your salted caramel and gorgeous too.
Thanks Danielle! I hope so too!
I am a sucker for anything with salted caramel, especially if it also includes coffee and chocolate! This mocha looks fantastic! Good luck with driving- I think if I had to drive in India I’d be terrified, lol!
Thanks Allie! Oh yes, you would be terrified..Indian traffic is a mess!
Congrats dear for learning driving, I am also looking forward to learn driving here in UK ! Hope so next month. I love this salted caramel mocha. love the pictures you clicked. Really an amazing recipe. The perfect Salted caramel mocha.!!
Thanks Rachna! 🙂 Good luck to you too!!
Hahahaha! Manali, I *love* that driving story. Good for you girl – you are all “driving Seattle and you’re all grown up now”. Yikes! Seattle traffic IS scary. 🙂 Besides girly – you NEED to learn to drive so you can plan on coming over to my house. If that Salted Caramel Mocha relaxes you, then have one or two of those, then drive on over so we can eat together. 🙂 p.s. Looks fabulous and I’m pinning for later! xoxo
Thanks Kristi! I know, I totally need to learn driving so that we can meet soon! xoxo
Congrats! Indian traffic is ridiculous, learning to drive here is a lot easier, I bet! (At least that’s what my mom says)
haha that’s what hubby says too and it is true. Just that I’m scared of the speed!
Hey Manali, congrats on learning how to drive in the US! That can’t be easy. I love this mocha. It goes perfectly with that delicious salted caramel you showed us last week. YUM. Pinned. 🙂
Thanks Renee! 🙂
hahah! Yep! Indian drive is super-no-rule driving 🙂 I agree, here on highway, it feels like car will go out of control 🙂 Salted caramel mock looks super yumm, Manali!! big slurp! pinned too 😉
Thanks Savita! Oh totally, you know how it is in India even though Sarvesh says it’s easier to drive here because there are rules and I agree but somehow the speed on the freeway gets to me! :/
Oh my friend, you are hitting me in a very soft spot here! Love salted caramel and love mocha! Drooling!
Thanks Olivia! Would love to send you some!! 🙂
OMG!!loved loved your recipe dear :)Mouth watering.Beautiful shots as always..
Even I am learning driving here and I must say its same feeling with me 🙂
Thanks dear! Oh wow you are learning to drive to? Awesome! Good luck, I hope we both get over our fear and get the license soon enough!
Oh this caramel mocha is just calling my name! I love how decadent this looks, Manali! Totally put my regular coffee to shame! 🙂
Thanks Gayle! Would love to send you some!
Girl don’t worry you will be fine! I used to feel the same way when I started to learn driving here but now it’s all cool and makes life so much easier when you don’t have to depend on anyone hehe! This mocha – send me a big cup!!
Thanks Ami! I know it would be totally cool but right now I am really scared lol
That salted caramel mocha looks as good as anything I would get at Starbucks! Keep practicing the driving and you’ll do great!
Thanks Rachelle, I hope so too!
This looks incredible, Manali! With my sweet tooth I couldn’t think of anything better to drink right now. This is all of my favourite flavours in one, yum!
Thank you so much! 🙂
I need this mocha right now! It sounds so much better than my boring coffee. Good luck with your driving! You’re going to do great!
Thanks Jen! 🙂
Haha! I totally remember learning how to drive. I had the exact same emotion as you when I got on the highway for the first time. In fact, I think I pulled over to the side of the road and was too scared to get back on. But I did it. And then it just becomes second nature…in fact, I dare say that driving becomes fun. You’ll get there! 🙂 Also, this salted caramel mocha looks insanely delicious…if I had one of these waiting for me at home, I’m not sure I’d want to drive either.
haha glad to hear I’m not the only one then David! I really hope to get over my fear of speed! Thank you!
Good luck and have fun learning driving Manali! I’m sure you’ll be fine, it just takes some practice! Love this caramel mocha! Pinning!
Thanks Mira! I hope so too 🙂
Aahaaa.. Manali actually driving in abroad is much easier than India only of course you know the rules..
Happy driving dear.. And the coffee aahhhaa.. There is so much to talk over coffee.. Loved it..
I agree Sushma, that’s what hubby says too. Just that I am terrified of the speed, need to get over it. Thanks dear! 🙂