Black Cat Frappuccino {Starbucks Copycat}
The Black Cat Frappuccino is Starbucks' new Halloween drink, a chocolate cake Frappuccino topped with whipped cream and cat ears. This copycat version is made with a homemade chocolate cake powder that gives the drink that black cat color and a flavor that tastes like chocolate cake batter!
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Makes: 1 drink
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Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 ½ tablespoon chocolate cake powder recipe below
- 2 tablespoon vanilla syrup store-bought or homemade with recipe linked in notes
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan powder (optional for thickening Frappuccino- can substitute with cornstarch, but use a little bit more)
- ¾ cup ice
- Whipped cream for topping
- Cat sprinkles for topping
Chocolate Cake Powder
- ½ cup black cocoa powder
- ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon blue spirulina powder optional for color
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add milk, chocolate cake powder, vanilla syrup, xanthan gum (or cornstarch), and ice to blender and process until smooth and frothy.
- Pour Frappuccino into cup and top with whipped cream and cat sprinkles.
Chocolate Cake Powder
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until evenly combined. If lumps remain, you may need to sift.
- Store powder in an airtight container (like a mason jar) at room temperature.
Notes
- For homemade vanilla syrup, use my easy recipe.
- One batch of chocolate cake powder should be enough for about 5-6 Black Cat Frappuccinos.
- Chocolate cake powder should stay fresh when stored in an airtight container (like a mason jar) for about 3 months.
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