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pistachio cake

(25 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jill Doss-Raines
Lexington, NC

My husband loves this simple cake, as do I.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Light and lovely, this sweet green delight has just the perfect amount of pistachio flavor (which I love). Add a few drops of green food coloring for an even more vibrant green color.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(25 ratings)
method Bake

Ingredients For pistachio cake

  • INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE:
  • 1 box
    yellow cake mix
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1 c
    wesson oil
  • 1 box
    instant pistachio pudding
  • 1 c
    milk or ginger ale (i use milk)
  • 1 c
    pecans, chopped fine
  • INGREDIENTS FOR THE ICING:
  • 9 oz
    carton of cool whip
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar
  • 8 oz
    carton of sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 box
    instant pistachio pudding

How To Make pistachio cake

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients for cake well and pour into a greased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 25-30 minutes in oven preheated to 350 degrees. Let cool completely before icing.
  • 2
    For icing: Fold, do not beat, ingredients together in a bowl with a spatula. Ice cake. Place in refrigerator after icing.
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