PISTACHIO CAKE

A Cake With A Personality

When I was in the first grade, my mother asked me what I wanted for getting 100% on my math test. I thought I would be a smartie-pants and tell her something impossible, "A green cake with hot pink frosting", I smirked. Well, luck was in her favor because she already knew the recipe for a green cake. All she had to do was mix a little food coloring in with the glaze and, voila! I had a green cake with hot pink frosting. I was floored with amazement, and figured my mom was magic.

This taste of the Northeast is a very easy recipe, and it is an old family favorite. It is so moist with a soft pistachio flavor, and such an amusing green color. Great for St. Patrick's Day. Thanks to my cousin Cass for keeping this fun recipe in safe-keeping for the last decade. Now I will share it with all of you.

Note: Any pudding mix can be used, so you can get creative and try out different flavors!

CAKE

1 Package Yellow Cake Mix

1/2 Cup Oil

4 Eggs

1 Cup Soda Water (Club Soda, if you used Sprite, it might change the texture a bit but still be okay)

1 Pistachio Pudding Mix

1/2 Cup Chopped Pistachio Nuts/Chocolate Chips (We usually just go for the chocolate chips)


1. MIX ALL INGREDIENTS

2. POUR INTO A FLOURED AND GREASED BUNDT PAN (I've seen it done in loaf pans too)

3. BAKE AT 350 Degrees FOR 40 MINUTES, Times May Vary

GLAZE

Confectioner's Sugar (I usually start with a cup or so)
Almond Extract to taste
Water as needed
Green Food Coloring (If desired)

Just slowly mix enough water into the confectioner's sugar to make it a glaze. Add the almond extract to taste, and add the food coloring for a little more fun. Pour it over the top of the cake after you take it out of the pan. You will definitely have people asking you to make it again!