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~ luck of the irish sour cream pistachio cake ~

(1 rating)
1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

One delicious cake my mother always made when I was growing up. It's perfect to serve for St Patrick's Day! Decorate it as you wish. I think it makes such a pretty presentation. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 8 - 10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ luck of the irish sour cream pistachio cake ~

  • 1 - 16.5 oz
    white or butter cake mix
  • 1 - 3.4 oz
    box ~ instant pistachio pudding
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1/4
    vegetable oil
  • 6
    drops green food coloring - optional
  • NUT FILLING
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pistachios
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • TOPPING
  • 1 - 3.4 oz
    box ~ instant pistachio pudding
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 12 oz
    cool whip, thawed
  • couple
    drops green food coloring - optional
  • pistachios
    for garnish & some sort of green candies - optional

How To Make ~ luck of the irish sour cream pistachio cake ~

  • 1
    Mix nut mixture and set aside.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a tube pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix all cake ingredients for 2 minutes. Batter will be thick.
  • 3
    Spread 1/3 batter evenly in bottom of tube pan. Sprinkle with 1/3 of nut mixture. Repeat 2 more times, ending with nut mixture.
  • 4
    Bake for 40 - 50 minutes, or until a pick comes out clean. Remove and let set for 5 minutes, then remove from pan to a cooling rack or serving platter to finish cooling.
  • 5
    Make topping: In a large bowl, place the milk and pudding mix and mix on low for 1 minute. Let set for a few minutes, then fold in whipped topping.
  • 6
    Spread over cooled cake and decorate as desired or serve as is. So moist and delicious!
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