Pretty Pistachio Cake

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Ingredients

  • Cake
  • vegetable shortening, for greasing the pan
  • 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 5 drops green food coloring
  • Pistachio Cream Topping
  • 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix

Instructions

  1. COMBINE in a large mixer bowl cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and oil; Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes; Stir in coloring and spread batter evenly into a 13 x 9 inch greased pan.
  2. BAKE 35 to 40 minutes; Cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. COMBINE in a large mixer bowl pudding mix and milk; Beat on low speed for 1 minute; Let set for 2 minutes; Add whipped topping and beat on low speed just to blend; Spread over cooled cake; Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
  4. CHILL until serving: Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1070 kcal 54% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.9g 26% DV
Total Fat 73.4g 94% DV
Carbs 94.5g 34% DV
Fiber 3.2g 12% DV
Sugar 26.4g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 615.3mg 27% DV
Potassium 505mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 113mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 317mcg 35% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 262.5mg 20% DV
Iron 3.5mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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