Pistachio Cake

 

We had an extended family party yesterday, with a St. Patrick's Day theme.

I made this Pistachio Cake for dessert.

 

This cake is so yummy!

It's dense & moist~ almost like a banana bread texture.

Even my pickiest eater liked it, which is saying a lot!

 

Pistachio Cake

 

1 package yellow cake mix

2 small packages pistachio instant pudding mix

4 eggs

1 cup Sprite

1/2 cup oil

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup cold whipping cream

3/4 cup cold milk

2 tsp. powdered sugar

 

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, ONE pudding mix, eggs, Sprite and oil.

Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Pout batter into a greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan.

Bake for 40-45 minutes.

Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

When cake is cool, place the cream, milk, ONE pudding mix and powdered sugar in a large bowl.

Beat on high until stiff peaks form. Frost cake, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts. Keep refrigerated.

 

*My Notes:

I just stirred the nuts in the frosting, rather than sprinkling on top.

This can also be made in a 9x13 pan.

 



Life, According to Shane

Yesterday when I picked Shane up after school,

he asked me why I always look like I'm sick when I come to get him.

 

???

 

Me: "What do you mean?"

Shane: "You never get dressed or do your hair or anything."

 

???

 

Later, I was telling the fam what he had said.

In an attempt to clarify his position, he said I always wear my pajamas to pick him up...

 

???

 

In my defense, I have been sick, but I have NEVER, EVER gone to pick him up in my pajamas!!!

And yesterday I had done my hair & put on makeup & thought I looked alright.

What a blow to my self-esteem! :)

 

What Shane thinks I dress like:

 

 

How Shane thinks I should dress everyday:

 

(Last month, he asked me why I don't dress up like the Principal, Mrs. K.)

I did ask her (she's a friend) if she could tone it down a little...she's making me look bad!



 

What I think I look like:

What I actually look like:



(Jeans and a shirt...my usual apparel. And crocs...)

 

Maybe I do need to step up my game a little, get in touch with my

inner June Cleaver.

 

I've got it! I'll throw on a pair of pearls when I pick him up today!!!

 

Note to Shane: I think you should ride the bus home after school. Just sayin'. 

Winter