Cappuccino Mix

Ingredients for 30 servings:

• 30 tbsp skimmed milk powder
• 15 tbsp instant espresso
• 12 tbsp powdered sugar
• 6 tbsp cocoa powder (dark baking and cooking cocoa)
• 1 tsp cinnamon (not too much)

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

Homemade instant cappuccino – also great as a gift

I use a swing-top jar (or another nice, tightly sealable container) with a capacity of about 0.75-0.8 l, nice and clean and completely dry. And then I layer the following from the bottom: * Mix of 3 tbsp skimmed milk powder + 2.5 tbsp instant espresso + 1.5 tbsp icing sugar + 0.5 tbsp cocoa powder (well mixed) * 8 tbsp skimmed milk powder * 3 tbsp instant espresso * 3 tbsp icing sugar * 2 tbsp cocoa * 8 tbsp skimmed milk powder * 3 tbsp instant espresso * 3 tbsp icing sugar * 1 tbsp cocoa + 1 tsp cinnamon + 1 tbsp instant espresso * 8 tbsp skimmed milk powder * 3 tbsp instant espresso * 3 tbsp icing sugar * 2 tbsp cocoa * Mix of 3 tbsp skimmed milk powder + 2.5 tbsp instant espresso + 1.5 tbsp icing sugar + 0.5 tbsp cocoa powder Then there should still be some air/space at the top of the glass – because the recipient has to shake/mix everything well first before they can taste the cappuccino. Especially for gifts, it looks so much nicer layered in alternating colors – rather than mixing everything together. I sift the powdered sugar, instant coffee, and cocoa thoroughly beforehand. Then attach a label to the jar… with the ingredients and preparation instructions, etc. I recommend stirring about 2 tablespoons into freshly boiled, hot water for a 0.2 l cup. My recipients reported a range of 2-6 teaspoons – it’s best to just taste and experiment. I really like it – but the “cookie-friendly foam” just doesn’t work. On the other hand, there are no hydrogenated fats (like in coffee creamer) or other chemicals – and it’s also really delicious! At 2 tablespoons per cup/serving, the total amount is enough for about 30 cups. Notes: Regarding the proportions of cinnamon + cocoa + coffee + sugar, etc.: You can vary and experiment depending on your taste and desired flavor! If you don’t like cinnamon, maybe add a bit of vanilla powder (available at health food stores, for example) or something else to flavor it. Or you can simply leave out the cinnamon. If you prefer real foam, maybe use less milk powder and then top up the mix with freshly frothed milk for each cup. There’s been a thread about this for a while now: http://www.chefkoch.de/forum/2,47,283887/Cappuccinopulver-im-Glas-geschichtet.html There are numerous tips there, for example, on where to find powdered milk.