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Black Magic Coffee (Easy Sugar-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee)

This aromatic Black Magic Coffee combines freshly brewed black coffee with chocolate, hazelnut, and rum extracts for a rich, dessert-inspired flavor without added sugar or cream. Sweetened with Splenda, this easy homemade coffee delivers a delicious combination of chocolatey, nutty, and warm rum-like notes in just 2 minutes after brewing.
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Total Time 2 minutes
Course: Beverage
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces hot black coffee freshly brewed
  • ¼ teaspoon chocolate extract or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon hazelnut extract or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon rum extract or to taste
  • Splenda sugar substitute to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the coffee. Brew your favorite black coffee and pour 10 ounces into a regular-sized, heat-safe coffee mug.
  2. Add the chocolate flavor. Stir in ¼ teaspoon chocolate extract to give the coffee a rich chocolate aroma.
  3. Add the hazelnut and rum extracts. Mix in ¼ teaspoon hazelnut extract and ¼ teaspoon rum extract. Stir gently to distribute the flavorings evenly.
  4. Sweeten to taste. Add your preferred amount of Splenda sugar substitute, stirring until fully dissolved.
  5. Taste and adjust. Taste carefully once the coffee is cool enough to sip. Adjust the sweetness or extracts slightly if needed.
  6. Serve immediately. Enjoy the coffee hot while its chocolate, hazelnut, and rum-inspired aromas are at their best.

Notes

  • Coffee: Use freshly brewed hot black coffee. The stated preparation time begins after brewing.
  • Extracts: Chocolate, hazelnut, and rum extracts are each measured at ¼ teaspoon, but the amounts can be adjusted according to taste.
  • Sweetener: Add Splenda according to your preferred sweetness level.
  • Regular mug: The recipe is designed for a regular coffee mug that comfortably holds 10 ounces of coffee.
  • Grande variation: Double all ingredients and use a large latte mug with sufficient capacity.
  • Optional garnish: For a more indulgent presentation, leave room for a generous serving of whipped cream, shaved bittersweet chocolate, and finely crushed hazelnuts.
  • Dietary considerations: The basic recipe contains no added sugar or added fat when made with suitable sugar-free, fat-free ingredients. Check extract and sweetener labels, as formulations vary.
  • Optional toppings: Whipped cream, chocolate, and hazelnuts will add fat, calories, and potentially sugar, depending on the products used.