PISTACHIO CAKE WITH WALNUTS

Pistachio Cake with Walnuts image

It didn't take long for this cake from the 1970s to become the favorite birthday cake of my husband, Joe. -Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
3 large eggs
1 cup club soda
3/4 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup 2% milk
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. , In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in walnuts. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk; beat on low speed 1 minute. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.