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ROD RECIPES 2/16/2007 Pistachio Nut Day Pistachio Cake

Source of Recipe

Marla


Recipe Introduction

Pistachio trees grow in parts of Iran, Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Greece, Italy and in the Western U.S. -- areas that have long, hot summers and cool winters. The pistachio nut is botanically related to cashews, peaches and mangoes.

List of Ingredients

ROD RECIPES 2/16/2007 Pistachio Nut Day Pistachio Cake



Pistachio Cake


1 pkg. white cake mix
1 (3-oz) pkg instant pistachio pudding mix
3 eggs
1 cup club soda or 7-Up
1 cup oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Frosting
1 1/2 cups milk
1 envelope Dream Whip
1 (3-oz) pkg instant pistachio pudding mix




Recipe

1. Beat ingredients for cake in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in nuts last. Pour batter into greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

2. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or cake tests done.

3 Beat Dream Whip, milk and pudding mix until stiff. Pour over cooled cake. Refrigerate.