Milkshake Week continues and I’m still buzzing from all the delicious shakes! I’m excited to share this simple cappuccino milkshake recipe. It was inspired by a mini cappuccino shake I enjoyed at Outback. I suspected they used instant cappuccino powder, so I decided to recreate it at home—and it turned out fantastic.
Milkshakes often feel like a special treat you order out, but they’re surprisingly easy to make at home if you have a good blender and the right ingredients. This version uses instant French vanilla cappuccino powder, but you can swap in other instant coffee flavors like mocha if you prefer.
This shake takes only seconds to blend and delivers a smooth, coffee-kissed flavor without brewing any fresh coffee. It’s perfect for a summer pick-me-up or an after-dinner treat.
This recipe is easy and reliable—no coffee machine needed. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Cappuccino Milkshake Recipe
10 minutes
10 minutes
1 12-ounce shake (or two 6-ounce shakes)
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup cappuccino powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- pirouline cookies for serving
Instructions
- To make the whipped cream: pour the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to beat until medium peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, cappuccino powder and milk. Pulse until smooth and well blended. Pour into serving glasses, top with whipped cream, insert straws and serve with pirouline cookies.
Notes
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If you enjoy this shake, also try other favorites like Fried Banana Milkshakes and Peanut Butter & Brownie Milkshakes for more indulgent flavors and inspiration.
Here are a few more creative milkshake ideas to explore from fellow bloggers and recipe creators:
- The Michelangelo Milkshake from Love & Olive Oil
- Cappuccino Milkshake from The Little Kitchen
- Berries & Cream Milkshake from My Baking Addiction
- Birthday Cake Milkshake from Cookies and Cups
- Blueberry Pie Smoothie from Warm Vanilla Sugar
- Mocha Malt Shakes from Bluebonnets & Brownies
- Dark Chocolate Raspberry Milkshake from Dairy Good Life
- Nerds Milkshake from Rachel Cooks
- Pistachio Cookies and Cream Shake from kokocooks
- Key Lime Pie Milkshakes from Katie’s Cucina
- Peanut Butter Cup Banana Milkshake from Reluctant Entertainer
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milkshake from FoodieCrush