Pistachio Cake
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Pistachio Cake
Description
This Pistachio Cake mixes prepared cake mix and pistachio instant pudding powder to create a batter enriched with pistachio flavor and moisture. Flour, eggs, oil, and club soda or water are combined with chopped nuts and the cake mix to form a smooth batter. Baking at 350 degrees produces a tender, lightly nutty cake with a delicate crumb.
The frosting is made by mixing cold milk with Dream Whip and pistachio pudding mix, whipped until it forms peaks. This gives a creamy, fluffy topping with distinct pistachio flavor that pairs well with the cake's texture and flavor.
The cake is suitable for serving at casual celebrations or whenever a nut-flavored cake is desired. It can be baked in a 9x13-inch pan or as layered 9-inch round cakes, offering flexible presentation options.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces cake mix white or yellow
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 package pistachio instant pudding mix 4 serving size
- 3 egg
- 1 cup club soda or water
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup nuts chopped
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk cold
- 1 envelope Dream Whip
- 1 package pistachio instant pudding mix 4 serving size
Instructions
Cake Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the cake pans by greasing and flouring them so the cake does not stick.
- Combine all the dry cake ingredients in large mixer bowl.
- With an electrix mixer mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and frost. (You can use 2 9-inch rounds for this cake as well.)
Frosting
- Pour the milk into a deep bowl.
- Add the Dream Whip and the pistachio pudding mix.
- With and electric mixer mix on low speed for about 30 seconds. Gradually increase speed until mixture forms peaks. Spread on cake
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 537mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.