Pistachio Cake (+Video)
This easy Pistachio Cake recipe starts with a boxed cake mix and it is transformed into a super yummy cake that tastes homemade!
Servings 12
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
For the cake:
For the frosting:
- 3.4 ounce box instant pistachio pudding
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 ounce tub frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip)
Instructions
To make the cake:
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine 15.25 ounce box vanilla cake mix with 3.4 ounce box instant pistachio pudding. Mix those together until combined.
- Then add in 3 large eggs, 1 cup oil and 1 cup cold milk. Stir just until combined.
- Stir in about 6 to 8 drops of green food coloring until fully incorporated.
- Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes. If you insert a toothpick into it, it should come out clean when done.
- Allow cake to cool completely before making frosting.
To make frosting:
- Pour 3.4 ounce box instant pistachio pudding into a mixing bowl. Add in 1/2 cup milk. Stir until combined.
- Stir in 8 ounce tub frozen whipped topping, thawed.
- Put in a few drops of green food coloring to really bring out that green color. About 5 drops or so.
- Spread frosting onto cooled cake.
- Slice and serve. If you like, sprinkle with some crushed pistachios.
Video
Notes
If you like, sprinkle with some crushed pistachios.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 75mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1.1mg