Black Forest Mocha

Aug 25, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Easy

Black Forest Mocha in a ceramic mug on an oak bar

A hot espresso-based drink blending rich chocolate sauce with black cherry syrup and steamed whole milk for a flavor inspired by Black Forest cake.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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18.0 g (18.0 g)finely ground espresso
36.0 g (36.0 g)espresso yield
1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)chocolate sauce
½ fl oz (15.0 ml)black cherry syrup
8.0 fl oz (240.0 ml)whole milk

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Instructions

Extract espresso into a 12 oz cup.
Stir in chocolate sauce and black cherry syrup until fully combined.
Steam whole milk to 140–150°F (60–66°C) with fine microfoam, then pour it evenly over the espresso mixture and serve.

Tips

For a richer mocha, use chocolate sauce with at least 60% cocoa content. Substitute black cherry syrup with maraschino cherry syrup if unavailable.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make black forest mocha?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make black forest mocha ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

How do I make black forest mocha dairy-free?

Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.

A hot espresso-based drink blending rich chocolate sauce with black cherry syrup and steamed whole milk for a flavor inspired by Black Forest cake.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

284 Calories / serving

8.5g Fat

44.1g Carbs

8.6g Protein

40.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~284 cal · 9g fat · 44g carbs · 9g protein · 40g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 284 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 54 min·3.2 mi·~6300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 38 min·1.9 mi·~3800 steps
Moderate cycling 29 min·5.8 mi
Swimming laps 40 min
Jogging 28 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
Stair climbing 26 min·~2350 steps
Dancing 46 min
Bodyweight circuit training 29 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 66 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.