Cake Balls

1 package chocolate cake mix
1 container prepared frosting
1 bar candy coating or 1 lb candy pieces

Directions:

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. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to set.
   
   

Pumpkin Cake

4 eggs, well beaten

1 cup oil

2 cups sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups pumpkin

2 ¼ cups flour

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together eggs, oil and sugar until well combined.  Add vanilla and pumpkin, mix well.  Gradually add in flour, soda, salt and cinnamon until combined.

Bake on a greased jelly roll pan at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.  Cool completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

¼ cup butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

1 lb. powdered sugar

milk

Beat cream cheese and butter.  Add vanilla.  Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until you reach desired consistency.  Mix until smooth.  Spread on pumpkin bars, can sprinkle pecans on top if desired.

Dress Cake

Flower Cupcake Birthday Cake

1 batch of cupcakes
Pink, purple, green and brown frosting

Fudge Frosting

4 c. granulated sugar

2 Tbsp. cocoa

1 pint (2 c.) heavy whipping cream

Mix three ingredients very well in a large, heavy sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Boil until soft ball stage. Remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature. Stir room temperature fudge until shine is gone and the dark brown color has changed to a dull medium brown. Pour onto cooled chocolate cake or spoon onto wax paper.

Easy Mint Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

1 cube butter

10 oz semi sweet chocolate

5 eggs

1¼ cup sugar

5 Tbsp. flour

1½ tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. mint extract

Instructions:　

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In a saucepan over low heat melt chocolate and butter. Stir frequently

While chocolate/butter are melting, Combine eggs and sugar in a

separate bowl and mix until creamy and pale yellow.

Sift flour and baking powder into egg/sugar mixture and mix to combine.

Once chocolate is completely melted, gently fold into the egg/sugar mixture.

Stir in mint extract.

Pour batter into a buttered and floured 9" springform pan.

Bake at 325 for 20 minutes, then lightly cover with aluminum foil and

bake for 30 minutes more.

Garnish with crushed mint candy canes and whipped cream.