Italian Cappuccino Recipe

Calendar icon Published: Sep 19th 2023 by Sarah Leadon
Clock icon Last updated: Dec 22nd 2024
Read time: 2 mins
Cuisine:
This recipe, developed through the collective effort of at least 6 experts, underwent meticulous research and testing for over 3 months. Learn more about our process in the art and science behind our recipes or read how we use AI responsibly. This post may contain affiliate links. Read our Disclosure Policy.
Close up view of Italian Cappuccino

Do you want to get your morning started on the right foot? An Italian Cappuccino is precisely what you need! This version is made with oat milk and dusted with cinnamon and cocoa powder, making it the perfect dairy-free cappuccino. If you want other steamy and foamy drinks, try our Earl Grey latte

 

What is an Italian cappuccino?

An Italian cappuccino is a coffee-based drink made with espresso and steamed milk. It is topped with foam and dusted with cinnamon and cocoa powder. 

 

What kind of milk do Italians use for cappuccino?

Italians usually use whole milk to make cappuccinos. 

 

Which is stronger latte or cappuccino?

Cappuccinos contain less milk, so they are much stronger than a latte. 

 

Do you put sugar in cappuccino?

Typically, cappuccinos do not contain sugar. However, you can add sugar to your cappuccino if you want to. 

 

Author: Sarah Leadon
Rate
Average: 5 (3 votes)
Total rating includes sum of all comments and anonymous votes.

Click to avoid screen dimming during cooking.

Time & Serves

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Serves
1 person

Ingredients

  • 1 shot of Espresso or Cold-Brew Coffee

  • 1/3 cup Oat Milk

  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon

     

  • 1/4 teaspoon Cocoa Powder 

Instructions

Place the espresso or cold brew coffee into a coffee mug. 

 

Prepare espresso into coffee mug

Place the oat milk into a microwave-safe small bowl. Heat the oat milk in the microwave for 30–45 seconds until it is warm. 

 

Prepare oat milk for microwave

Remove the oat milk from the microwave. Froth it with a frother until it doubles in size. 

 

Frothed milk

Pour the foamed oat milk over the coffee and garnish it with cinnamon and cocoa powder. 

Serving Italian Cappuccino
Sarah Leadon
Author:
Senior Recipe Developer & Food Writer

More posts by Sarah Leadon

Unlock Exclusive Recipes & More! 🔓

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest recipes, holiday specials, and mouthwatering secrets!

Subscribe

Add new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.