No mention of school just yet.

Since I started this blog, I've struggled with how much of my school exploits I should include. I've decided to make a conscientious effort to include a bit more about it, especially since things are moving along quite nicely, and quicker than I anticipated.

But in the meantime, I made ice cream! Is there not a more perfect food? Ever since I ran off with was given my mother's ice cream maker, I occassionally make ice cream when I find myself in the mood. And today just happened to be one of those days. My favorite ice cream is the cake batter ice cream creation found at Coldstone, but my take on it is just as tasty, and easier on the wallet and ears (Welcome to Coldstone!). So to the appease those you have been asking for it, here is the recipe.

Cake Batter Ice Cream

Ingredients:

1 cup of 2% milk (You can use whole milk if you prefer.)
2 cups of heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon of vanilla
3/4 cup of sugar
2/3 cup of yellow cake mix (I'm partial to Duncan Heinz)
2 eggs (optional, but I wanted a custardy texture)

1 ice cream maker (this is the one I have)

1. In a large sauce pan on low heat, add the milk and whipping cream.
2. Heat the mixture until hot. (Be careful not to bring it to a boil. It is ready when you can wipe the back of spoon, dipped in the mixture clean with your finger.)
3. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla, and sugar.
4. Pour half of the heated milk and whipping cream into the bowl containing the eggs, vanilla and sugar. Stir.
5. Pour the contents of the bowl into the sauce pan with the other half of the milk and whipping cream. Stir well on low heat for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Pour the mixture into freezer safe container and then add the cake mix. Stir well.
   
7. Put in freezer for an hour or until the contents are chilled.
8. Following the instructions of your particular ice cream maker, pour the contents of the container into your ice cream maker.
9. Freeze ice cream until it solidifies.
   

   

(I couldn't wait until the ice cream froze completely.)

Note: If you do choose to use eggs, you MUST follow the instructions as followed. However, if choose not to use eggs, you can completely skip the stove portion (Just combine all the ingredients in a bowl and put it in your ice cream maker).