Taste of Home
Pistachio Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 45 min. + cooling
YIELD: 15 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 package white cake mix (regular size)
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1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
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1 cup lemon-lime soda
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1 cup canola oil
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3 eggs
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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FROSTING:
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1-1/2 cups cold milk
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1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
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1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
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1/2 cup pistachios, toasted
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Whole red shell pistachios and fresh mint, optional
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
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3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 479 calories, 29g fat (7g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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