What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!

The addition of vanilla pudding mix to this recipe makes it extra creamy and doubles the delicious vanilla flavor.

2 quarts milk
2 cups corn syrup
2 packages (3-4 ounce size) vanilla pudding mix, not instant
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups heavy cream
Combine the milk and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir in the pudding mix and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
Remove the milk mixture from the heat and let cool, then place in refrigerator until fully chilled.
Combine the vanilla extract, almond extract, and heavy cream in a large bowl. Mix in the chilled pudding mixture and stir to combine.
Add the mixture to the ice cream maker and process as desired. Or, place in freezer canister and freeze until hard.
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reviews & comments
September 11, 2008
It was super easy. Recipe should say use cook pudding not instant. Our relatives at the picnic LOVED it. It does take a bit of time to cook the first mixture but it does keep well in the frig until ready to add cream, etc & crank---NUMMY