Pistachio Pudding Cake Recipe

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This recipe has been under lock and key for years in our family. Everyone who's ever tried this moist, one-of-a-kind cake can't believe it's a mix. The dessert is perfect for St. Patrick's Day…and you won't need the luck of the Irish to whip it up! —Suzanne Winkhart, Bolivar, Ohio

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Pistachio Pudding Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
20 40 60

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup club soda
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • ICING:
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup cold 2% milk
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, soda and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream, milk, pudding mix and confectioners' sugar on high until stiff peaks form. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 482 calories, 28 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 99 mg cholesterol, 555 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Pistachio Cake in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011, p17

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Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2011 by agustaw

this is a favorite of everyone...

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by Rockamama

Too sweet.

Reviewed on May. 28, 2011 by hipmomof5

I whip my heavy whipping cream until it starts to set up before I add the other ingredients. Always works to perfection! Very good cake and a fast favorite!

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2011 by raynettes

I have made this cake in a 9x13 inch pan and cut cooking time to 35-40 minutes. I have gotten rave reviews from co-workers and family and friends. Made for St. Patricks day and Easter.

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2011 by Skagitman1

This cake is wonderful. Stiff peaks in the frosting were difficult to get until I remembered that the pudding mix needed some time to set. After a few minutes, stiff peaks with no problem. This is a "universal" frosting. All you need do is change the pudding mix then you can have strawberry, banana, etc.

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2011 by Skagitman1

Just made for my wife's ladies Bible study group. They loved it! I'll make this one many more times. Frosting is so light and lucious!

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by angel.neal@ymail.com

The simple and not so sweet whipped icing is the bomb. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2011 by diggerwoz8

WOW!!! My family and I LOVE this cake! I had no problem with the frosting. Everything came out great. I did use pistachio nuts on top. Thanx Suzanne for sharing the family secret.

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by Brendainny

This cake was very moist and raised up very hight. Everyone I served it to loved it. It's a keeper

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2011 by jbug827

The cake was delicious. I had the same problem as another reviewer with the frosting. I tried everything, but couldn't get the right consistency. My father-in-law is a baker and recommended whipping the cream and powdered sugar together to get the stiff peaks and then to make the pudding and fold it into the cream. Will try that next time and hopefully have better results!

 
 

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