Best Lemon Frosted Pistachio Cake Recipes

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PISTACHIO CAKE II



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This simple cake recipe uses pistachio pudding mix and lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage to deliver a cake that is great for potlucks or family gatherings.

Provided by v monte

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
3 eggs
2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
1 ½ cups milk

Steps:

  • Beat cake mix, oil, soda, eggs, and first package of pudding until smooth. Pour batter into greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or cake tests done.
  • Beat Dream Whip ™ , milk, and pudding until stiff; pour over cooled cake. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 368.1 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

PISTACHIO CAKE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup lemon-lime soda
1 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup pistachios, toasted
Whole red shell pistachios and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • 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. , 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., 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 : Calories 479 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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