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Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha

Published: Feb 7, 2022 · Modified: Jan 28, 2023 by Ali

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Make the best Starbucks salted caramel mocha copycat recipe at home. Homemade salted caramel sauce mixed with chocolate syrup, frothed milk and espresso. Topped with a drizzle of salted caramel and chocolate syrup for a decadent, delicious breakfast latte.

Overhead view of a starbucks salted caramel latte with whipped cream, caramel and chocolate drizzle on top, sitting on a wooden board.

If you enjoy making Starbucks copycat recipes at home, try this pistachio latte, iced mocha latte or this doppio espresso.

For other caramel flavored coffee drinks, try this caramel iced coffee, this salted caramel macchiato, or this caramel cappuccino.

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  • Why This Is The Best Salted Caramel Mocha
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • FAQ
  • Expert Tips
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  • Other Starbucks Copycat Recipes
Close up view of a salted caramel mocha with chocolate sauce and salted caramel syrup drizzled on top.

Why This Is The Best Salted Caramel Mocha

  • Homemade salted caramel sauce. The homemade salted caramel sauce for this recipe is delicious and gives this drink a rich caramel flavor.
  • Caramel + Mocha. This latte has a perfect balance of salted caramel and chocolate mocha flavor.
  • Easy to make. Make a large batch of the caramel sauce in advance and this latte is even faster to make every morning.

Ingredients

Overhead view of the ingredients needed to make this recipe.
  • Chocolate Sauce: Use a high quality chocolate syrup for drinks. You can also use this homemade chocolate simple syrup instead.

Instructions

Heat the sugar on a saucepan over medium to high heat. The sugar should begin to melt after a few minutes into a brown liquid.

Reduce the temperature to low and let the pan cool down.

Melted sugar used to make the caramel sauce in a black saucepan.

Whisk in the butter until it is fully mixed in.

Keeping the heat on low, whisk in the cream, one tablespoon at a time until a creamy, caramel sauce forms.

Remove the pan from the stove and add in the sea salt.

Caramel sauce in a white bowl, will the sea salt poured on top, not yet mixed in.

For the caramel mocha, heat the milk on a saucepan until it comes to almost a boil. Then, froth it together with the chocolate and caramel sauces. Pour this over the espresso and enjoy!

FAQ

Does this recipe make extra salted caramel sauce?

Yes. It will make about 8 to 9 tablespoons, which is enough for about 4 drinks.

How do I store extra sauce?

Store extra sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

What does the salted caramel mocha taste like?

It tastes like a creamy latte with a mix of caramel and chocolate flavors with just the right dash of saltiness.

Did Starbucks discontinue salted caramel mocha?

Yes they did. But you can make this easy copycat version at home.

What is in Starbucks sea salt topping?

Starbucks uses a sea salt topping made of sea salt and turbinado sugar. You can add this to your latte or just add a drizzle of the salted caramel sauce.

A mug of salted caramel latte on a wooden board, with whipped cream and caramel and chocolate sauce drizzled on top.

Expert Tips

  • Let the pan cool down when making the sauce. Before you add the butter and cream, make sure the pan is on low heat. You want the pan to be cool enough that the butter doesn’t sizzle when added but warm enough that the sugar doesn’t harden into a lump.
  • If the caramel sauce forms a lump: If the mixture cools down too much, the melted sugar can form into a clump. Gradually increase the temperature until the clump melts again.
  • If the caramel sauce is too thick: If you heated the sauce for too long, it may end up a bit too thick. Add in 1 to 2 more tablespoons of cream to thin it out.
  • Wash your dishes right away. This salted caramel sauce sticks to everything it touches. Wash or at least soak your dishes in hot soapy water right away after making the sauce.
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Overhead view of a starbucks salted caramel latte with whipped cream, caramel and chocolate drizzle on top, sitting on a wooden board.

Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha


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  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 latte 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This is the best Starbucks salted caramel mocha copycat recipe to make at home!


Ingredients

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  • Salted Caramel Sauce:
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 6 tbsp heavy cream
    • ¾ tsp sea salt
  • Salted Caramel Mocha:
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 tbsp salted caramel sauce
    • 2 tbsp chocolate sauce
    • 2 espresso shots

Instructions

  1. First make the salted caramel sauce. Heat the sugar on a saucepan over medium to high heat. Continue to heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts into a brown liquid (about 5 minutes).
  2. Once the sugar has melted, reduce the heat to low. Wait a couple minutes for the pan to cool down. Stir in the butter and whisk until it is evenly mixed into the melted sugar. It may look like the butter won’t blend in, but continue to whisk the mixture and it will.
  3. With the pan still on low heat, mix in the cream, one tablespoon at a time. If the cream sizzles, the pan is too hot. If you find the brown sugar mixture is starting to form a clump, increase the heat slightly and it will melt again.
  4. Remove the pan from the stove and pass the sauce through a fine mesh sieve. Mix in the sea salt. Let the syrup cool for 5 to 10 minutes before using it. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  5. Next make the salted caramel mocha. Heat the milk on a saucepan over medium heat, bringing it almost to a boil. Don’t let the milk boil or scald. When there is a lot of steam coming off of it (about 3 minutes), remove the milk from the stove and pour it into a tall glass, on top of the salted caramel sauce and chocolate sauce.
  6. With a handheld frother, froth the milk with the caramel and chocolate sauces until the milk doubles in volume and the sauces are fully dissolved.
  7. Pour the frothed milk over the hot espresso. Optionally, top with whipped cream and extra salted caramel and chocolate sauce.

Notes

  • Making the salted caramel sauce can be tricky. Read the expert tips section in the post if you are having trouble.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Coffee Recipes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 latte
  • Calories: 447
  • Sugar: 55.1g
  • Sodium: 791mg
  • Fat: 18.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 16.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.4g
  • Trans Fat: 0.7g
  • Carbohydrates: 62.1g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9.7g
  • Cholesterol: 58mg

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