Best Moms Pistachio Cake Recipes

PISTACHIO CAKE III

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A green tube cake made by altering a cake mix with pistachio pudding and green food coloring.

Provided by MACC

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
4 eggs
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon almond extract
7 drops green food coloring

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
In a large bowl mix together cake mix and pudding mix. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, water, oil, almond extract and green food coloring. Blend ingredients, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
Pour into prepared 10 inch tube pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 361.3 mg, Sugar 21 g

MOM'S PISTACHIO CAKE

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I'm a sucker for pistachios! This cake is easy and very moist and light. It's perfect for a cool Spring day or to share with the neighbors.

Provided by Fran Murray

Categories Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

CAKE:
1 box white cake mix
3 large eggs
1 c canola oil
1 c lemon-lime soda
1 pkg (small) instant pistachio pudding
FROSTING:
1 pkg (small) instant pistachio pudding
1 1/4 c whole milk
8 oz container cool whip

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. For cake: In a medium mixer bowl, beat ingredients for cake on low until blended, about 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
3. Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan and bake for 27 to 32 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool completely before frosting.
4. For frosting: Combine the pudding and milk. Let sit in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Fold in the cool whip and spread over cake.
5. Keep cake refrigerated.

PISTACHIO BUNDT CAKE

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Pistachio pudding mix gives this moist cake a pretty tint of green. As it bakes, the outside browns nicely to form a slightly crunchy crust. The cake slices beautifully and would make a fun dessert for St. Patrick's Day. -Becky Gant, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup water
4 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mixes, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients, adding enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

Ingredients

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.