GRANDMA OVERGAARD'S PISTACHIO CAKE

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I remember the first time my Grandma made this cake. My grandparents stayed with my brother and I when my parents went to Hawaii for vacation in 1972. So I was about 10-11 yrs old. There is nothing more comforting to me as a child than cooking in the kitchen with Grandma, as she was an excellent cook hands down! So, This recipe...

Provided by Lynda Hayes

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 white or yellow box cake mix
2 boxes instant pistachio pudding
3 egg whites (no yolks)
1-1/3 c water
1/3 c vegetable/canola oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees. Spray an Angel Food Cake pan(grandma's choice)or a Bundt Pan(my choice) and dust with some flour.
  • 2. Mix all ingredients well and pour into pan. Bake until done, about 35-40 min.Let cool. Turn on to cake pedestal.
  • 3. Mix Powder Sugar with either water or milk(your preference) and use a spoon to pour glaze over cake. *Alternate: Dust with Powder Sugar, and a dab of whipped cream.
  • 4. This cake is very dense and unbelievably moist. This is an excellent cake for a Tea Party! or when you are just having guests over for Cake and Coffee!

Ranjan Parmar
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I would have liked the pistachio flavor to be a bit stronger, but overall this was a very good cake.


taipeng xu
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of pistachio and cream cheese.


Mulunda Andrew
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I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I loved this cake. The pistachio flavor is very delicate and not overpowering.


Shupti Ahmed
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This cake was a huge success at my daughter's birthday party. The kids loved the green color and the pistachio flavor. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Ajab gul chohan
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The pistachio flavor was a bit subtle for my taste, but it was still a delicious cake.


Md Raza
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This cake is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Muhamad Kamil
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I had some trouble finding pistachio pudding mix, but I was able to make my own using the recipe on the back of the pistachio instant pudding box. The cake turned out great!


Leon Ponnen
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the pistachio flavor was delicious.


Kaitlin Croffut
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I've never been a big fan of pistachio, but this cake changed my mind. The flavor is delicate and not overpowering, and the cake is so moist and flavorful.


Patricia Ward
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This pistachio cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful green color.


Amanda Mokokwe
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I was skeptical at first, but this cake turned out to be a real winner. The pistachio flavor is subtle but present, and the cake is so moist and tender.


Zombie Player
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This pistachio cake is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. The pistachio filling is creamy and nutty, while the cake itself is moist and fluffy. The combination of the two is simply divine.