Carrot Cake Latte

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With Easter just around the corner, there’s no better time to embrace the flavors of spring. One of the most beloved Easter desserts? Carrot cake! Sweet cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla all wrapped up in a moist, spiced treat. Now, imagine bringing those flavors to your coffee routine. Enter the Carrot Cake Latte, a rich and creamy espresso drink infused with the cozy spices of a classic carrot cake and topped with a carrot cake cream cheese frosting inspired cold foam. It’s like dessert in a cup, perfect for celebrating the season with a festive twist!

You’ll Love This Carrot Cake Latte

Perfect for Easter – Brings the warm, nostalgic flavors of carrot cake to your morning cup.
Tastes Like Dessert – Get your carrot cake fix without turning on the oven!
Warm and Cozy – Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a comforting sip.
Creamy and Smooth – The frothy milk creates a luxurious texture.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

2 shots of espresso (or 1 cup strong brewed coffee)
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons carrot juice
1½ tablespoons maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Cold Foam:

¼ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Splash of milk (to adjust consistency)

How to Make an Iced Carrot Cake Latte

Brew the Coffee: Prepare two shots of espresso or brew a strong cup of coffee.
Make the Milk Mixture: Using a hand frother, combine the milk, carrot juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract until the mixture is frothy.
Make the Cream Cheese Cold Foam: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add a splash of milk if needed to achieve a pourable, frothy consistency. Use a handheld frother for best results.
Combine: Pour the spiced milk mixture over ice, add your espresso, and top with the cream cheese cold foam.

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Make It a Hot Latte!

Brew the Coffee
In a saucepan, combine and heat the milk, carrot juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract.
In a saucepan, gently heat (don’t boil!) and mix together the heavy cream, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add a splash of milk if needed for consistency. Once at desired temperature, remove from heat and whisk more until a frothy consistency.
Combine: Pour the spiced milk mixture over your espresso and add your cream cheese foam with a garnish of cinnamon on top.