Shelly's Recipe

PISTACHIO CAKE

Category: Cakes from Cake Mixes

1 box yellow or white cake mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup lemon lime soda
1 cup canola oil
3 extra large eggs or 4 large
3 drops of green food coloring
1 teaspoon almond extract
Pistachio nuts shelled

Mix all together with mixer till well blended. Pour into greased prepared pans such as petite four pan, a tube, Bundt, or cupcake pan. Frost with variations below and decorate with pistachio nuts.

For Vanilla Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 drop of green food coloring

Mix together till smooth, add a few more drops of water till thick and flowing to pour over tea cakes

For Chocolate Glaze:
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
3 Tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
Add 2 tablespoons of water to each of these glazes mix thoroughly.

Standard Frosting for Bundt cakes and cupcakes
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup pistachios, toasted

Mix pudding and milk together, fold in whipped topping. Sprinkle cake with toasted pistachios.