Carrot Cake Latte with Marshmallow Cold Foam

The Oomph You Deserve Before Whatever Today Throws At You

• Ready in 5 minutes — faster than finding where you hid the baskets
• Works hot OR iced, so you're covered no matter what spring decides to do today
• The marshmallow cold foam is genuinely fun to make and tastes exactly like it sounds

The Java Momma Twist: We use Nuts About You here because it's already doing half the flavor work for you. Brew it fresh and strong for best results.

What You'll Need

For the Carrot Milk Base:

• ¾ cup coconut milk
• 1½ oz carrot juice
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ⅛ tsp cinnamon

For the Marshmallow Cold Foam:

• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• 2 tbsp coconut milk
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp marshmallow fluff

To Build the Drink:

• 6 oz brewed Nuts About You, brewed strong
• Chai spice for garnish (optional, but do it)

How To Make It

1. Build the foam first. In a small jar or frothing cup, combine the heavy cream, coconut milk, maple syrup, and marshmallow fluff. Froth for 20–25 seconds until thick and pillowy. Set it aside — it holds well while you build the rest.
2. Mix the carrot base. In your mug, combine the coconut milk, carrot juice, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Stir or whisk to combine — the carrot juice will tint it a soft, warm orange.
3. Froth until warm. Use a handheld frother or heat gently on the stovetop while whisking. You want it warm and slightly foamy — not boiling.
4. Add the coffee. Pour 6 oz of freshly brewed Nuts About You Coffee directly over the warm carrot milk. The two layers will combine into something that smells exactly like a bakery case at Easter.
5. Top and finish. Spoon or pour the marshmallow cold foam over the top. Dust with chai spice if you're feeling it. Drink it before the kids find you.

Swaps & Permission Slips

• No carrot juice? A splash of fresh-squeezed orange juice gets you most of the way there — it loses a little earthiness but keeps the brightness. Still works.
• No heavy cream for the foam? Canned full-fat coconut cream frothed cold is a solid dairy-free swap and it holds its shape surprisingly well.
• No marshmallow fluff? A teaspoon of vanilla extract plus an extra splash of maple syrup gives you a similar sweet, rounded foam — just without the campfire energy.
• No Nuts About You Coffee on hand? Any medium roast works in a pinch
• Want it less sweet? Pull back on the maple syrup in the base by half. The carrot juice and cinnamon carry more flavor than you'd expect on their own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a carrot cake latte?

A carrot cake latte is a coffee drink built around the warm spice and subtle sweetness of carrot cake — cinnamon, carrot juice, maple syrup, and milk combined with strong brewed coffee. This version adds a marshmallow cold foam on top that echoes the cream cheese frosting element of an actual carrot cake. It works hot or iced and comes together in about 5 minutes.

Does carrot juice taste good in coffee?

It does — and it's less surprising than it sounds. Carrot juice adds a subtle earthiness and natural sweetness that blends into the spiced milk base rather than tasting like a vegetable drink. Combined with coconut milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup it reads as warm and bakery-adjacent rather than savory. The coffee flavor still leads — the carrot is a background note.

How do you make marshmallow cold foam for a latte?

Combine 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 Tbsp coconut milk, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, and 1 Tbsp marshmallow fluff in a small jar or frothing cup. Froth for 20–25 seconds until thick and pillowy. It holds its shape well and can be made ahead of time while you build the rest of the drink. Full-fat canned coconut cream works as a dairy-free substitute for the heavy cream.

Can I make this carrot cake latte without an espresso machine?

Yes — this recipe is built around 6 oz of strong brewed coffee, not espresso. Brew Nuts About You Coffee strong in a drip machine, French press, or pour-over. The carrot milk base and marshmallow foam are rich enough that the drink holds up well with any strong brew method.

Can I make this carrot cake latte iced?

Yes — fill a tumbler with ice, pour the carrot milk mixture over the ice, add the brewed coffee, and top with marshmallow cold foam. The iced version is just as good as the hot version and works well any time of year. The foam holds its shape on cold drinks the same way it does on hot ones.