Cake Balls

I haven't tried these yet, but I plan to make them when I need a fun dessert to take somewhere. They got good reviews on allrecipes.com. If you look up the recipe online there are also more suggestions for good frosting/topping combos. Let me know if they work out!

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate (or favorite flavor) cake mix
• 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
• 1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating.

1. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. When cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
2. Melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3. Use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. Freeze for at least an hour. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. You can also roll in coconut, nuts, sprinkles, etc. Place on waxed paper to set.

Pudding Ice Cream

I just ran across this recipe and I have not tried it yet. I thought I would post it incase anyone had the desire to experiment...The site I got it from said that the oreo cookie pudding was really good in this recipe...

• 1 (3 3/4 ounce) package instant pudding mix, any flavor

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups light cream or half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or whipping cream

1. Combine pudding, light cream and sugar. Beat mixture as directed on pudding package, however, discontinue beating as soon as the mixture begins to thicken.

2. Stir in vanilla and heavy cream.

3. Transfer pudding mixture to ice cream machine maker and process according to specifications.