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Caramel Cappuccino

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This creamy caramel cappuccino recipe is easy to make at home in under 5 minutes. This rich, caramel coffee is a delicious Starbucks or McDonalds copycat recipe!

Overhead view of a caramel cappuccino topped with foam and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Caramel and coffee always make a tasty combination. For other caramel-based coffee drinks, try this caramel iced coffee, this salted caramel macchiato or this Starbucks salted caramel mocha.

For other flavored, creative latte recipes, try this maple latte, this vanilla oat milk latte or this peanut butter latte.

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  • Ingredients & Substitutions
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  • Variations
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • This caramel cappuccino is incredibly easy to make and takes less than 5 minutes — so it’s perfect for busy mornings.
  • Making a copycat recipe at home is much less expensive than buying one at McDonalds or Starbucks.
  • This cappuccino has just the right amount of caramel flavor and is not overly sweet (although it’s easy to make it sweeter if you want a decadent drink!).

Ingredients & Substitutions

The ingredients needed to make the cappuccino.
  • Caramel Sauce: This recipe will work with either a caramel sauce that is made for coffee, or one that is meant for ice cream. However, the caramel sauces made for ice cream may be a bit sweeter than those for coffee— so you may need to reduce the amount you add.
  • Espresso: Use a freshly brewed espresso. If you only have coffee, brew an extra strong black coffee. If you want to use instant espresso, use a high quality instant espresso.
  • Milk: Use regular milk or whole milk. For a dairy-free alternative, use oat milk. Make sure to use an oat milk labelled as “barista” so it will froth well.

Equipment

Here is the equipment you will need to make this caramel cappuccino:

  • An espresso maker to brew high quality espresso.
  • An electric frother or a handheld frother to froth the milk

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Mix the caramel sauce into the freshly brewed espresso.

A process photo illustrating step 1.

Step 2: Use an electric frother to froth the milk. Pour on top of the espresso. Optionally, add an extra drizzle of caramel sauce on top.

A process photo illustrating step 2.

Variations

  • White Chocolate Caramel Cappuccino: Replace ½ tablespoon of caramel sauce with ½ tablespoon of white chocolate sauce or melted white chocolate.
  • Salted Caramel Cappuccino: Instead of regular caramel sauce, use a salted caramel sauce. Or, use regular caramel sauce and stir in a pinch of sea salt in with the caramel sauce and espresso.
  • Iced Caramel Cappuccino: For an iced cappuccino, froth the milk on the “cold” setting on your electric frother. Serve the cappuccino over ice. Make sure to mix the caramel sauce into the espresso while it is still hot, before you pour it over ice. Otherwise, it may clump up.

Expert Tips

  • Use quality espresso. A high quality, freshly brewed espresso makes a huge difference in the overall taste of the cappuccino. Use high quality coffee beans and grind them fresh before brewing the espresso.
  • Make it a single. If two espresso shots is too strong for you, you can make this recipe with only one espresso shot without having to adjust the proportions of the other ingredients.
  • Adjust the sweetness. This caramel cappuccino is not overly sweet. However, if you are looking for an extra sweet drink, you can add up to double the amount of caramel sauce. You could also add in a spoonful of granulated sugar instead of adding extra caramel sauce. Or, make it extra decadent by topping it with this salted caramel cold foam. For a less sweet cappuccino, halve the amount of caramel sauce.
  • If you don’t have a frother, use a mason jar. The best results for frothing milk are with an electric frother. However, if you don’t have one, you can warm milk in the microwave for 30 seconds and then vigorously shake it in a sealed mason jar for another 30 seconds until it froths up. Serve immediately as the froth won’t last as long.

Recipes FAQs

Are caramel sauce and caramel syrup the same thing?

No, caramel sauce and caramel syrup are not the same. This recipe uses caramel sauce, which is thicker than caramel syrup. However, you can use caramel syrup, which has a thinner consistency, instead. Use half the amount of caramel syrup since it tends to have a stronger flavor.

Can I make this caramel cappuccino vegan?

Yes. Make sure the caramel sauce you are using is vegan. If you can’t find one, make your own vegan caramel sauce. Replace the cow’s milk with a “barista” oat milk.

Can I use homemade caramel sauce instead of a store bought one?

Yes, you can use a homemade caramel sauce instead.

Overhead view of a caramel cappuccino on a white table.
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Overhead view of a caramel cappuccino topped with foam and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Caramel Cappuccino


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5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 4 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cappuccino 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This creamy caramel cappuccino recipe is easy to make at home in under 5 minutes. This rich, caramel coffee is a delicious Starbucks or McDonalds copycat recipe!


Ingredients

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  • 2 shots espresso, freshly brewed
  • 1 ½ tbsp caramel sauce
  • ⅓ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Mix the espresso and caramel sauce together until smooth.
  2. Use an electric frother to froth the milk. Immediately pour on top of the espresso. Optionally, top with an extra caramel drizzle. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Vegan version: Use a caramel sauce that is vegan and replace the milk with oat milk.
  • Adjust the sweetness: For an extra sweet cappuccino, add in an extra tablespoon of caramel sauce or a spoonful of sugar. For a less sweet cappuccino, cut the amount of caramel sauce added in half.
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Coffee
  • Method: Mixed
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cappuccino
  • Calories: 114
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 156mg
  • Fat: 1.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.6g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.9g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3.2g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg

Keywords: coffee recipes, cappuccino recipe

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  1. Chelsea

    August 01, 2023 at 4:34 pm

    This beats anything you'll get at Starbucks. It's so good!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Andrea

    August 01, 2023 at 4:29 pm

    I have all the ingredients for this in my house. I'm going to make one of these fabulous caramel cappuccinos ASAP!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Tracy

    August 01, 2023 at 4:03 pm

    This is one of my weaknesses! I love that homemade caramel sauce, too. Such a great drink, thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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