Hot Mocha Float

I saw Paula Deen prepare this recipe on her show. I can't wait to try it.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  quart milk
• 2  cups  hot strong black coffee or 3  tablespoons instant coffee granules, dissolved in
• 2  cups hot water
• 1⁄2 pint chocolate ice cream
•  whipped cream, for garnish
•  chocolate shavings, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large saucepan with wire whisk or spoon, stir together cocoa and sugar.
2. Over medium heat, slowly add milk until well blended.
3. Add 2 cups of hot strong black coffee while mixing constantly.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Ladle into 6 (8-ounce) mugs.
6. Top each with spoonful of ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate.