Mocha Hot Chocolate Food

MOCHA

Steps:

• Make around 35ml espresso using a coffee machine and pour into the base of your cup. Add the drinking chocolate and mix well until smooth.
• Steam the milk with the steamer attachment so that it has around 4-6cm of foam on top. Hold the jug so that the spout is about 3-4cm above the cup and pour the milk in steadily. As the volume within the cup increases, bring the jug as close to the surface of the drink as possible whilst aiming into the centre. Once the milk jug is almost touching the surface of the coffee, tilt to speed up the rate of pour. As you accelerate, the milk will hit the back of the cup and start naturally folding in on itself to create a pattern on the top.

HOT MOCHA

Steps:

• In a small mug or coffee cup, mix the cocoa and Sweet'N Low together. Add a few tablespoons of the coffee and stir until the cocoa is completely dissolved. Pour in the remaining coffee.
• Foam the milk. Spoon a generous amount over the hot mocha. Garnish with a pinch of cocoa powder, if desired.

MOCHA

Steps:

• Pour milk into a steaming pitcher and heat to 145 degrees F to 165 degrees F (65 to 70 degrees C) using the steaming wand. Measure the chocolate syrup into a large coffee mug. Brew espresso, then add to mug. Pour the steamed milk into the mug, using a spoon to hold back the foam. Top with whipped cream.

PEPPERMINT MOCHA HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Whisk together 2 Tablespoons milk, cocoa powder, and 2 Tablespoons candy cane pieces in a small saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat until melted.
• Whisk in the rest of the milk and heat until hot.
• Stir in the strong coffee. Pour into 1 large mug or 2 small mugs.
• Top with Cool Whip, syrup, and extra candy pieces if desired. Serve immediately.

EASY MOCHA (CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE)

Steps:

• Add the instant coffee granules, hot chocolate mix (and skim milk powder if using) into a mug.
• Add hot water and stir constantly to dissolve.
• Drink, but please be careful and not scald your tongue!
• NOTE: If you prefer a more chocolate-y taste, add some more hot chocolate mix or simply dump in cocoa powder. Please do not add chocolate syrup, it kills the taste completely!

EASY HOMEMADE MOCHA

Steps:

• In a small pot or microwave-safe cup, stir together sugar, cocoa powder, and water. Heat on the stove (or in your microwave for about 15 seconds), and stir until sugar and cocoa powder dissolve and sauce is completely smooth.
• Stir in coffee and milk and continue to heat until steaming (about 30 seconds in the microwave). If making on the stove, you can whisk the mixture vigorously until foamy. Pour into a cup, top with whipped cream if desired, and enjoy!
• Combine all ingredients except the water and optional whipped cream in a mason jar. Screw the lid on securely and wrap top with a towel (in case your jar leaks). Give a few very good shakes, until everything is well-mixed and mixture is foamy.
• Pour into a mug and microwave for 30 seconds or until steaming. Top with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!

MOCHA HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, whisk the milk, cocoa, coffee and sugar (or substitute) until combined.
• Heat on medium, whisking occasionally for about 5 minutes or until it just comes to a simmer.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in the Irish Cream or Coffee Liqueur.
• Pour into glass mugs.
• In a small saucepan, heat extra milk on low until warm.
• Using a stick blender, blend until frothy or use coffee machine attachment if you have one.
• Spoon froth over the drinks and serve.

MOCHA FUDGE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the condensed milk, chocolate, butter and espresso and cook over low heat, stirring, until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Transfer the sauce to a small pitcher. Serve over ice cream.

THE PERFECT MOCHA COFFEE

Steps:

• Mix the cocoa powder and sugar in a cup that holds around 250ml/9fl oz. Pour the coffee into the cocoa mixture and stir until the cocoa and sugar dissolve.
• Pour the milk into an electric milk frother, if you have one, and begin frothing. Alternatively, pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat gently, stirring regularly - do not allow to simmer or boil. Use a hand-held milk frother or a silicone whisk to whisk until frothy.
• Slowly pour the milk onto the coffee, starting by holding the cup at a slight angle, towards the milk. Finish by topping with the foam. Serve immediately, stirring well before drinking.

DARK CHOCOLATE MOCHA MOUSSE CAKE

Steps:

• Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Butter a metal 8-inch square cake pan. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper; lightly butter the parchment. Combine the cocoa and espresso powders in a medium bowl. Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the milk is steaming and the butter melts. Whisk into the cocoa mixture; let cool to room temperature.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until very pale, thick and pillowy, 5 to 8 minutes. Beat 30 to 45 more seconds to stabilize the egg foam.
• Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the cocoa mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the flour mixture in 2 additions. Beat just until the batter is smooth and no dry flour remains.
• Pour the batter into the cake pan and gently tap against the counter to eliminate any air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out the cake onto a rack. Peel off the parchment but let it rest gently on top of the cake while it cools completely. Wipe the cake pan clean and reserve.
• Make the ganache: Combine 1/2 cup heavy cream, 4 ounces chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan. Gently cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. Let cool.
• Make the mousse: Combine the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and 4 ounces chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth. Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup heavy cream and the gelatin powder in a small microwave- safe bowl. Let stand until the gelatin absorbs the liquid, about 5 minutes, then microwave until melted, 20 to 30 seconds, whisking. Let cool, stirring occasionally.
• Combine the remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, the sugar and espresso powder in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed to dissolve the sugar, about 1 minute. Stream in the cooled gelatin mixture, then increase the speed to medium high and beat until the mixture is thick and stiff peaks form. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture in 2 or 3 batches until the mousse is well blended.
• Assemble the cake: Line the reserved cake pan with 2 crisscrossed strips of parchment paper (this will help you lift out the finished cake). Carefully slice the cake horizontally into 3 equal layers. Lay the best layer cut-side up in the bottom of the pan and brush with some of the chocolate liqueur, if using. (Use a plate or small cutting board to move the layers; if your top cake layer is domed, use it for the middle of the cake.) Evenly spread half of the mousse on top with an offset spatula, all the way to the edges. Top with a second cake layer. Brush again with chocolate liqueur, then spread half of the ganache evenly on top. Add the final cake layer, cut-side up, and brush with the remaining liqueur. Top with the remaining mousse and ganache. (The assembled cake should fill the pan.)
• Refrigerate the cake until the top is set, about 30 minutes, then wrap the whole cake pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to set completely.
• Lift the cake out of the pan using the parchment pieces and transfer to a cutting board. Using a hot, dry serrated knife, slice the cake, wiping the knife in between cuts for clean edges.