Friday, March 1, 2013

Double Pistachio Cake and Frosting

Who Celebrates St. Patrick's Day?
 

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We do!!!

It’s always been one one my favorites.

(okay they are all my favorites)

I just love to CELEBRATE!

 My kids loved when I decorated the house and having fun meals planned and most of  all, The treats! Now my daughter, Deena, carries on this tradition with her cute family.


This Pistachio Cake is so moist and yummy, my family loved it and I hope yours will too!

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 Double Pistachio Cake
 
 1 pkg. white cake mix 
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
    1 sm. pkg. pistachio instant pudding      
 1 cup water
 few drops of green food coloring
 
  Mix and bake at 350* for about 35 min.
 
  Pistachio Frosting
 1 1/2 cup cold milk
1 pkg.  Dream Whip
1 pkg. pistachio instant pudding
few drops of green food coloring
hand full of shelled pistachios
 
Beat until thick, then frost cake when cool. Keep refrigerated.
Sprinkle finely chopped pistachios on top.
  
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On my trip with my Mom over a year ago we visited
St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
It was AMAZING!
I couldn't find a picture of the Cathedral to share with you,
but here's a picture of the Ring of Kerry in Ireland, also a beautiful place to visit.
 
 
 
 
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Enjoy the Memories,
 
Wanda Ann
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72 comments:

  1. Coming your way from the CSI linky! This looks so delicious! We love pistachio pudding as well as that fluffy dessert and I'm sure we will love this too! Thank you for sharing it and for the gorgeous picture!

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    1. Danni,
      Thank you so much. It is so fluffy and moist.
      xoxo

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  2. This cake looks amazing. I will have to try this recipe as I love Pistachios. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Maria, Your very welcome! Thank you.
      xoxo

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  3. Oh my goodness, that cake looks so good!! I just love pistachios!! Yum!!

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    1. Carmen, Yum is right! We love it. Thank you!
      xoxo

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  4. Guess what! I've nominated you for the Liebster Award! Check out this page on how to accept!!

    http://www.pluckys-secondthought.com/liebster-award/

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    1. Jess,
      Thank you so much for this award. I am very honored.
      xoxo

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  5. This sounds delicious and looks wonderful! You're photo of Ireland is breathtaking! ~Cindy, littlemisscelebration.com

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    1. Thank you Cindy. Ireland is very breathtaking. I would love to go back.
      xoxo

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  6. Oh yes this looks amazing!! Thanks for posting!

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  7. This looks yummy! I love pistachio, especially pudding. I will need to give this try for my dad's Birthday he would love it.

    Kristen
    www.chickyscafe.com

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    1. Kristen,
      Happy Birthday Dad! He's going to love it.
      xoxo

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  8. Hi Wanda! I was captivated by the photo you posted at Weekend Kitchen Creations and am I glad I followed the link! What a beautiful cake. It looks absolutely scrummy! I moved to England and I have to source some of the items your recipe calls for, but it will be well worth it! Thanks for the share! ourcookiejournal.blogster.co.uk

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    1. Kevin,
      Thank you so much, use real cream instead of dream whip. I hope you can find everything else.
      xoxo

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  9. Hi Wanda,
    I love this cake! Thanks for reminding me of it, definitely have to make this for St. Patty's Day :) Thank you for stopping by my blog the other day leaving such a nice comment. I'll be sending you an email about featuring New Hampshire in your Tuesdays State Triva...I love your blog and have put it on my favorites list.
    Dawn
    @ A Place for Pictures and Memories

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    1. Dawn,
      Thank you, your very sweet. I love you blog too! Can't wait for New Hampshire.
      Hugs

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  10. Beautiful cake, beautiful picture, beautiful story and beautiful family tradition. This is exactly why I started food blogging too. Funny how food can tie all of those things together. Thanks so much for sharing at the party this week. Have a great weekend! Linda

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    1. Linda,
      Your so right, that's why I started blogging too! Enjoy my friend.
      xoxo

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  12. WOW, Wanda Ann!! This looks AMAZING!!! I stopped by to tell you that I just accepted the Liebster Award you so kindly nominated me for (THANKS AGAIN!), but HAD to pin this first!! Thanks for the awesome recipe!! ;)
    If you'd like to see the post, here's a link:
    http://chattingoverchocolate.blogspot.com/2013/03/triple-liebster-love.html
    ...Enjoy the rest of your weekend, friend!

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    1. Brenda,
      Thank you! I will be right over, can't wait to learn more about you.
      Thanks for pinning.
      xoxo

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  13. Looks delicious! Can't wait to try:)

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    1. Ruby,
      You know I love you!
      Thank you.
      Hugs to you and your sweet family.

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  14. Wow! We have a party and parade to attend next Sunday!

    This is coming with!!!

    Sarah @ lifewithleahy.blogspot.com

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    1. Sarah,
      Have a good time and enjoy the cake!
      xoxo

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  15. This cake looks amazing and I definitely celebrate St Paddys Day, Since I live in County Donegal i have no choice haha. I'd love for you to share this over at my first ever link party if you have the time :D

    http://thevelvetmoonbaker.blogspot.ie/2013/03/sweet-and-savoury-sunday-link-party-1.html

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    1. Tash,
      I just shared it, thamnk you for the invite.
      You live in a beautiful place.
      xoxo

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  16. I have never had pistachio cake but it looks beautiful!

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)

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    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    www.raising-reagan.com

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    1. Thank you, I will be there. Please come back Tuesday for my Tuesday Trivia and link party.
      xoxo

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  17. Thanks, Wanda for sharing. Gosh, I want cake now! Best wishes, Linda

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    1. Linda,
      Thank you, I would love a piece right now too :-)
      xoxo

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  18. Yummmm! This looks so good! I gained 2 lbs. just looking at it!
    Sandy
    www.savardstudios.blogspot.com

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    1. Sandy,
      Oh No! Pistachio's are good for you :-)
      xox0

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  19. Oh yum! What is dream whip? Is that like cool whip?

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie

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    1. Leslie,
      Dream Whip is a powder whipped cream. I think using whipped cream would be better than using cool whip, if you can't find Dream Whip, to dissolve the pudding mix.
      I hope you'll come to my link party Tuesday.
      xoxo

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  20. I love pistachio... anything! YUM!! I'm so glad you came to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell... come back again next week to party with me again :) xoxo~ Ruthie

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    1. Ruthie,
      Thank you, I will be back! Hope to see you at Tuesday Trivia.
      xoxo

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  21. I have got to try that frosting - oh yummy!

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  23. I love pistachio so I will have to try this one! If you have time to visit www.mypantryandbakingrecipes.blogspot.com I have a few cakes there you might like the sound of. I am now following you. Can't wait to try this cake! Have a great day:)

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  24. love the design of your blog! The cake looks yummy too!

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  25. Oh my gosh I haven't thought of Dream Whip in forever. My mother in law used it for my husband's banana birthday cake (she doesn't bake any longer). I'm on a big pistachio kick right now. Can't seem to get enough. Your cake is so pretty, Wanda Ann. The color of the cake itself, the way you've frosted and decorated...everything! Thank you for linking this week. Talk to you tomorrow at Tuesday Trivia!

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  26. Oh that looks mouthwatering........Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!


    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  27. I love pistachio anything, and I think your cake looks beautiful!

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  28. We Celebrate Big Time Here!!! This cake looks Delish! Thanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!

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  30. Wanda Ann, this looks so amazing! I will definitely try this recipe. I just recently made pistachio almond (my favorite ice cream flavor) cupcakes. I hope to share it with you soon.

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  31. I love celebrating St. Patrick's Day with lots of green food, and this looks like the perfect way to celebrate! :)

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  32. It's a gorgeous cake !!
    We don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but I can always find a reason for this beautiful cake :)

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  33. What a pretty and delicious cake - perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Thanks so much for sharing over at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party - hope you'll visit again next Saturday! Leigh Anne

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  34. This looks delicious! I love Pistachios! Yum! I just pinned the recipe and hope to try it soon. Thanks for sharing.

    I'm visiting from the Better Mom Mondays link up and am now following your blog via Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and GFC. Have a great week!

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  36. This looks absolutely delicious!

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  37. Ahhhh, I only have ONE package of pistachio pudding in the house. Clearly I need to make a trip to the store!

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  38. This looks fabulous and such a beautiful cake, too! YUMMY!!! Just pinned this one, too! Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. Have a wonderful weekend. :)
    Hugs
    Kathy

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  39. That cake looks great! And perfect for St. Patty's day! I'm having a link part on my blog and I'd love for you to join!
    http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/

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  40. What a delicious cake! I LOVE pistachio! The picture of Ireland is so beautiful too, how fun that you were able to visit! You are a Featured Favorite this week on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes. Thanks for joining us last week; we love having you! Can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!
    Mackenzie :)

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  41. This was one of the most viewed links at my link party last week. Congrats! Thank you so much for sharing with Saturday Spotlight last week. I hope you come by tomorrow to share more of your awesome creations!

    http://angelshomestead.com/

    April

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  42. Thanks for linking up at the Sweet and Savoury Link Party, You've been featured.

    Hope to see you there tomorrow :D

    www.thevelvetmoonbaker.blogspot.ie

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  43. I love pistachio. This looks so delicious. I pinned this and will definitely be making this! Thanks so much for sharing! I found you at TT&J and am now following you via GFC. Please stop by sometime for a visit!

    Shandy @ Aprons 'n Pearls

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  44. Good Morning,
    Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a lovely week and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  45. Thanks for sharing, Wanda. Love the pictures. Linda

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  46. Thank you for linking up at Fluster's Creative Muster. Hope to see you next week!

    Robin @ Fluster Buster

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  47. Thanks for linking up to The Best Blog Recipe’s Weekend re-Treat #6!

    Wanted to stop by and pin your image to My Link Parties Craft/DIY & Recipe Boards while I was here.

    Hope you have a great rest of your week :)

    Shauna
    http://thebestblogrecipes.blogspot.com/
    http://ready2loseweight.blogspot.com/

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  48. Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Have a great St. Patrick's Day and enjoy your new Red Plate.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  49. Thank you so much for linking this recipe up at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I'd love to see you back. Have a great week. :)

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  50. New follower and excited to have found you! I will be spending a few "minutes" looking through your entire blog I am sure! Would love to have you stop by my blog if you have the inkling.
    http://www.365daysofsarastyle.blogspot.com/

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  51. This looks absolutely wonderful! I want to make Double Pistachio Cake.

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