Ale Chocolate Frosting

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1 1/3 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 1 1/6 hours

660 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

6	ounces	amber ale
1	ounce	dutch processed cocoa	unsweetened, powder
8	ounces	butter, unsalted	softened
1	tablespoon	vanilla extract
24	ounces	sugar	confectioners'
1	x	chocolate	shavings from a dark chocolate candy bar for garnish

Directions

n a saucepan bring the ale to a boil, remove from the heat and add cocoa powder, stirring until dissolved. Cool completely in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.

With the whisk attachment on your electric mixer whip the butter until light and creamy.

Add the cooled ale mixture and blend well. Add vanilla. Start adding confectioners sugar a little at a time whipping completely after each addition.

Whip until a spreadable consistency is achieved.

To assemble, turn one of the cake layers on a cake plate. Frost the top with some of the frosting.

Place the second layer on top. Frost the top of that layer and the sides of the cake.

Make chocolate shavings by running a vegetable peeler over the candy bar.

Garnish the top of cake with the shavings.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 139g

Amount per Serving

Calories 660 41% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.0g	47%
Saturated Fat 19.0g	96%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.0g	33%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
Sugars 100.0g
Protein 0.0g	1%