How to Mix Pistachio Pudding Into Cake Batter

Pistachio nuts are naturally green, not red.

California produces more than 300 million pounds of pistachios every year. The nutty, smooth flavor of this oval-shaped nut is good for cookies, cakes and even candies. To make a pistachio cake at home, add a pre-packaged mix to a plain white or yellow cake batter. Blending the powder mix and the batter together evenly will distribute the product and the taste, making a delicate confection. For a sweet, inviting dessert, pour the finished product into dressy little ramekins.

Things You'll Need

• White or yellow cake mix
• Mixing bowl
• Instant pistachio pudding mix
• Wire whisk
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup of water
• Wooden spoon
• 4 eggs
• Green food coloring
• Hand held mixer

Instructions

1. Dump the cake mix in a large mixing bowl. Add the powder pudding mix to the bowl blending the two dry mixes together with a wire whisk.

2. Add the oil, water and milk to the bowl mixing them into the cake/pudding mix with a wooden spoon. Break the eggs and add them one at a time to the bowl. Mix well after each egg.

3. Top off the cake/pudding mix with three to four drops of green food coloring. Mix well with a hand held cake mixer.

4. Pour the cake batter into well greased baking dishes.

Tips & Warnings

• Add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the cake batter for a sweeter flavor.

• Top the finished cake with powdered sugar.

References

• Cooks.com: Pistachio Cake
• Kraft Brands: Pistachio Pudding Cake
• Pistachio Health: Fun Fact