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"The first zucchini I ever saw I killed it with a hoe."--John Gould, Monstrous Depravity, 1963

Easy Green Pistachio Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For cake:
1 box vanilla cake mix, (or white/yellow cake mix)
1 (3.4 ounce) box instant pistachio pudding
3 eggs
1 cup oil
1 cup milk
Green food coloring optional

For frosting:
1 (3.4 ounce) box instant pistachio pudding
1/2 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping (COOL WHIP), thawed
Directions:
Directions:
For cake:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
3. In a medium bowl, fully combine dry cake mix with dry instant pistachio pudding.
4. Then add in eggs, oil and milk, stir just until combined.
5. Stir in about 6 to 8 drops of green food coloring until fully incorporated.
6. Pour into prepared baking dish.
7. 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 spreading the frosting.

For frosting:
1. Pour instant pistachio pudding mix into a mixing bowl.
2. Add in 1/2 cup cold milk.
3. Stir until combined.
4. Now stir in the thawed whipped topping.
5. Put in a few drops of green food coloring to really bring out that green colour, about 5 drops or so. Spread frosting onto cooled cake. Slice and serve. If you like, sprinkle with some crushed pistachios.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Randy’s favourite birthday cake when made by his sweetheart, Heather!

 

 

 

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