Pistachio Cake (a.k.a. Green Cake)

So I shared this over at Hating Martha a couple weeks ago and thought I would post it here for all of you.

Do you have a recipe that is your Go-To recipe?  One that is super easy to make and people seem to love?  I do!  It is my mom’s recipe for Pistachio Cake.  I made it one time because it was easy and had no idea at that time what I was getting myself in for.  It was a HIT!!  In fact, now if I decide to bring something else to a get together, my friends are seriously disappointed.

To make this cake, you will need the following:

Ingredients:

1 box yellow cake mix

3 boxes instant pistachio pudding

4 eggs

1 cup vegetable oil (I used canola oil)

1 cup warm water

Directions:  Mix together all ingredients and pour into a Bundt cake pan. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes (you will know it is done if you insert a spaghetti noodle in and it comes out clean – a toothpick is too short!!)

Let cool for 5 minutes and then flip the pan over on top of a plate.  Gravity should let it drop down cleanly onto your plate.  If it does not drop in a few minutes, I suggest turning it back over and run a knife around the edge between the cake and the pan to loosen it up.

It should look like this when you are done.  It does not need frosting – it is yummy as is, but if you want to make it a little prettier, sprinkle powdered sugar on the top.

This cake is so moist – don’t let the green color stop you from having a piece - I promise – you will love it!  (My camera sucks - I know it doesn't look green in the picture). 

I have plans to make a variation of this cake sometime this weekend.  Keep your fingers crossed because I think it is going to be STUPENDOUS!!  (Or an epic fail)...  I will be sure to take pictures and let you know how it goes!

 Be Blessed!

Kelley