Best Grammies Pistachio Pudding And Pineapple Cake Recipes

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WATERGATE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE



Watergate Cake With Pineapple image

This Watergate cake brings a plain pistachio cake to a whole new level. The pineapple makes the cake tender and full of flavor. Chopped pistachios add some texture. The creamy frosting is fluffy and not too sweet - the perfect complement to this cake. Make sure to let this get really cold, it's best when served cold. Perfect for...

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box white cake mix
1 c crushed pineapples (drained)
1/2 c pistachio nuts, chopped
1 box pistachio pudding, 3.4 oz
3 eggs
1 c water
1/3 c oil
FROSTING
12 oz tub of Cool Whip
1 box pistachio pudding, 3.4 oz.
1 c milk
1/4 c pistachio nuts, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, mix all cake ingredients for two minutes on medium speed.
  • 2. Fold in the nuts.
  • 3. Pour into 2 round cake pans or a 9x13 baking pan.
  • 4. Bake according to cake mix directions.
  • 5. Cool cakes completely.
  • 6. While cake is cooking, in a medium bowl mix pudding and milk. Chill for 5 minutes. Fold in Cool Whip and chill until cake is ready for frosting.
  • 7. After cakes are cooled completely frost.
  • 8. Refrigerate until time to serve. Keep any leftover cake refrigerated.

PINEAPPLE PUDDING CAKE



Pineapple Pudding Cake image

My mother used to love making this easy pineapple sunshine cake in the summertime. It's so cool and refreshing that it never lasts very long! -Kathleen Worden, North Andover, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
20 maraschino cherries, well drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in pudding mixture until blended. Spread evenly over cake. Sprinkle with pineapple; spread with whipped topping. Sprinkle with walnuts and garnish with cherries. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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