Pistachio Cake Recipe

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Mom is well-known for her holiday cookies, candies and cakes. This delicious dessert starts conveniently with a cake mix and instant pudding. You're sure to get requests for second helpings when you serve it. -Becky Brunette, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Pistachio Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 45 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12-15 Servings
15 45 60

Ingredients

  • 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • FROSTING:
  • 1-1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, toasted
  • Whole red shell pistachios and fresh mint, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes; stir in walnuts.
  • Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For frosting, in a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with pistachios. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before cutting. Garnish with whole pistachios and mint if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 479 calories, 29 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 443 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Pistachio Cake in Taste of Home December/January 2002, p35

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Reviewed on May. 05, 2012 by Teresa1971

Love this easy recipe!


Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2011 by sherry_vinigrette

I don't t think it's fair for me to give this cake a rating because everyone else here seems to have love it, and I didn't. The cake baked up nicely, but it's way too sweet - and I have a huge sweet-tooth, but this had too much sugar. I'm also disappointed at how the cake took on a walnut flavor and the pistachio flavor just disappeared. And, why were walnuts listed? Why wasn't chopped pistachios called for? I would not make this cake again; it won't make my recipe box, as there are other recipes more worthy to try out.


Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2011 by cooks4u2

This recipe is a homerun! I made it for work and everyone raved about how moist it was. The icing was spot on! I would definitely make this recipe again.


Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2011 by witkowski

I remember this recipe as a child and just discovered it again. I don't use the walnuts either as the nut flavoring from the pudding is enough. I also make it as a layered cake for a change


Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by tracidhaley

This cake is so moist and delicious! And the frosting is just great! The one change I made in the recipe is I eliminated the walnuts (my family doesn't like them) and used chopped pistachios instead.


Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2010 by pinkiepie

This is a huge hit every time I make it even with those who don't like pistachio's or people like my husband who don't like frosting they love this.


Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by lauritex

I can't believe how good this cake is! I am the person who brings all the cakes and pies to family gatherings and this cake is my biggest hit yet. I'm always being asked to make it. A delicious cake. I will be making 2 today to give to people. Definitely 5 stars!


Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2009 by hollyez

THis was really good. I made it for the family, but it made alot so will make for work next time. Thanx.


Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2008 by Danswife_OR

I'd forgotten about this recipe! It was a huge favorite at our house, first when I was a teen at home, then when I served it to my family as a parent myself.

Thank You!

 
 
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