Pistachio Cake

Here's a popular cake that's made the rounds at potlucks and office "food days". Artsy Girl is made this for her boyfriend, whose birthday is today.


Pistachio Cake

1 pkg. white cake mix
1 4-serving pkg. instant pistachio pudding mix
3/4 cup oil
1 cup lemon-lime soda (7-UP, Sprite, Sierra Mist)
3 eggs

Heat oven to 325° F.

Combine all ingredients in mixer bowl and beat for 4 minutes.

Pour into greased and floured 13-inch x 9-inch pan.

Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.

Cool completely before frosting.


Pistachio Frosting

1 3-oz. pkg. Dream Whip whipped topping mix
1 4-serving pkg. instant pistachio pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold milk
chopped nuts (optional)
shredded coconut (optional)

Combine Dream Whip mix, pudding mix and milk with electric mixer until mixture is stiff. Spread onto cooled cake. Sprinkle with nuts and coconut if desired. Store covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Makes one 13 x 9 cake.