GRANDMA OVERGAARD'S PISTACHIO CAKE

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I remember the first time my Grandma made this cake. My grandparents stayed with my brother and I when my parents went to Hawaii for vacation in 1972. So I was about 10-11 yrs old. There is nothing more comforting to me as a child than cooking in the kitchen with Grandma, as she was an excellent cook hands down! So, This recipe...

Provided by Lynda Hayes

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 white or yellow box cake mix
2 boxes instant pistachio pudding
3 egg whites (no yolks)
1-1/3 c water
1/3 c vegetable/canola oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees. Spray an Angel Food Cake pan(grandma's choice)or a Bundt Pan(my choice) and dust with some flour.
  • 2. Mix all ingredients well and pour into pan. Bake until done, about 35-40 min.Let cool. Turn on to cake pedestal.
  • 3. Mix Powder Sugar with either water or milk(your preference) and use a spoon to pour glaze over cake. *Alternate: Dust with Powder Sugar, and a dab of whipped cream.
  • 4. This cake is very dense and unbelievably moist. This is an excellent cake for a Tea Party! or when you are just having guests over for Cake and Coffee!

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