PISTACHIO CAKE

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Limited time & limited budget? This cake is for you. If you like Watergate Salad, you'll love this recipe! Great for the holidays.

Provided by Julie Ewer @jaewer

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

PISTACHIO CAKE
1 box(es) white cake mix
1 - small box instant pistachio pudding
1 cup(s) vegetable oil
3 - eggs
1 cup(s) club soda
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped pecans or pistachios
FROSTING
2 - envelopes dream whip whipped topping mix
1 - small box instant pistachio pudding
1 1/2 cup(s) milk
1/4 cup(s) finely chopped pecans or pistachios

Steps:

  • TO PREPARE THE CAKE: Combine all ingredients and mix at medium speed with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. Pour batter into a greased and floured cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan then turn out onto a serving plate. Cool cake completely.
  • TO PREPARE THE FROSTING: Combine Dream Whip with pudding mix in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Slowly add milk and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Increase mixer speed to high and beat frosting for 4-6 minutes or until soft peaks form. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Garnish with finely chopped pecans or pistachios. Refrigerate cake until ready to serve.

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