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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
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 Apr. 02, 2013 by Ally_Pramen
This is much better than the original that used the powdered whipped topping mix. The thawed topping makes it fluffier, I actually used the "creamy" version. It was slightly softer, but looked exactly like the photo. No walnuts for us : )
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2013 by CCCate
Excellent; lighter, fresher, more flavorful than the recipe I have had for 30+ years that uses four eggs, club soda, and no nuts
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.
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