Pistachio Tea Cakes for St. Patrick's Day

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Little mini pistachio cakes. Perfect for any event and party. These are for St. Patrick's Day.

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Little pistachio tea cakes with frosting, flowers on a antique plate

Perfect Moist Pistachio miniature cakes!

If you're looking to make a festive cake, look no more.

Pistachio is the perfect cake for St. Patrick's Day.

These mini cakes are so easy to make starting out with a mix!

They're sure to make every child and young at heart smile.

They are delicious little bites of pistachio cake with delicious frosting all in a festive little cake.

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Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Pistachio Tea Cake

prep time: 10 mins cook time: 45 mins total time: 55 mins

ingredients:

Pistachio Cake Recipe

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow or white cake mix

1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix

1 cup 7 up or other lemon lime soda

1 cup canola oil

3 extra large eggs or 4 large

3 drops of green food coloring

1 teaspoon almond extract

pistachios shelled

For Vanilla Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon melted butter

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 drop of green food coloring

mix together till smooth, add a few more drops of water till thick and flowing to pour over tea cakes

For Chocolate Glaze:

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

3 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon light corn syrup

add 2 tablespoons of water to each of these glazes mix thoroughly.

Standard Frosting for Bundt cakes and cupcakes

1-1/2 cups cold milk

1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix

1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

1/2 cup pistachios, toasted

Mix pudding and milk together, fold in whipped topping. Sprinkle cake with toasted pistachio's.

instructions:

Mix all cake ingredients together with mixer until well blended. Pour into greased prepared pans such as petite four pan, a tube pan, bundt, or cupcake pan. Bake to cake package instructions, usually at 350 for 35 minutes. Frost with variations suggestions above and decorate with pistachio nuts.

calories
178

fat (grams)
8

carbs (grams)
11

protein (grams)
8

sugar (grams)
12

Created using The Recipes Generator

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38 comments

BlackswanMarch 17, 2011 at 12:29 AM
What an awesome treat, Claudia! Tho' we don't celebrate St Pat's Day in S'pore, it's great to read about it.
Su mMarch 17, 2011 at 4:50 AM
Just lovelly. Great pictures too :)
Umm MymoonahMarch 17, 2011 at 5:04 AM
Lovely lovely presentation, those tea cakes are so cute. I'm going to buy that baking tray, thank you for sharing.
Emily MalloyMarch 17, 2011 at 9:25 AM
You are a darling! This is adorable. Send me that drink, please!!
Angie's RecipesMarch 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM
How beautiful! They must have tasted great.
UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM
What a decadent treat for the eyes and the belly too!! Happy St Pat's!
ClaudiaMarch 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM
I may have to do this. Enough said. Happy Saint Patrick's Day.
Comfy cuisineMarch 17, 2011 at 11:44 AM
How pretty Claudia! Lovely presentation!
ReeniMarch 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM
I love pistachio cake - my Mom used to make one when we were kids - makes me want it now! These look so pretty - what time is tea? I'll hop on a plane!
alisonMarch 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM
happy saint patrick day to you,claudia!great,great presentation!
SwathiMarch 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM
These cute and ultimate treat to celebrate st Patrick day.
Jocie's MomMarch 17, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Lovely treats for St. Paddys!
FOODESSAMarch 17, 2011 at 3:06 PM
Charming and elegant all in one beautiful setting.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day my friend,
Claudia
AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 5:31 PM
How lovely, Claudia! These look splendid and festive!
Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!

xx,
Tammy
Tasty TrixMarch 17, 2011 at 5:50 PM
These are so pretty, Caludia!!
DrickMarch 17, 2011 at 7:39 PM
Claudia, I saw these earlier today but did not have time to comment - these are truly teacakes in the purist form, that is, of what I think tea cakes should be... Momma and most southerners make tea cakes that are really nothing more that slightly sweet, thin shortbread cookies, ya know what I mean? and I do love them too, but even though we call them tea cakes, they take back seat to these....
UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 8:49 PM
Happy St. Paddy's Day - I am a sucker for any "Mom's" recipe and you turned out a super delicious looking tea cake! I am posting a "mom's recipe tomorrow - please tune in :) Also please check out my Crazy for Cakes Event -http://priyasnowserving.blogspot.com/2011/02/announcing-second-guest-event.html
Lovely blog, first time here - Cheers Priya
ClaudiaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:03 PM
I made this today as the St. Patrick's Day treat and my family is in love. I made it as a bundt cake and now I know I will be making it every year. They just told me so!
Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeMarch 17, 2011 at 9:05 PM
Your tea cakes are adorable. I now have specialty pan envy :)
TorviewtorontoMarch 17, 2011 at 9:19 PM
beautiful presentatition cake looks delicious i like the pistachios
UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 12:40 AM
These are fabulous. Pretty and cute, at the same time, they are simply lovely. I want that pan. The results are perfect.
AmandaMarch 18, 2011 at 7:26 AM
What cute little cakes, and I love that cake pan, fun!
Cajun Chef RyanMarch 18, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Too cute!
JoanneMarch 18, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Absolutely adorable.
VictoriaMarch 18, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Claudia, those are the cutest cakes I've ever seen!! Not only are they perfect for St. Patty's Day, but I would happily serve them up at a tea party! Thanks so much for sharing :) Have a great weekend!
Roz | La Bella Vita CucinaMarch 18, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Claudia, these little tea cakes with the ever so minty colored green icing are just precious and gorgeous! I love the tea set that you used as well! What a beautiful post that's delicious too! Gosh, thanks for sharing such a celebratory recipe on Fresh Clean and Pure Friday.....it is just perfect for this time of year! Hope you had some fun on St. Patty's day!
CatherineMarch 18, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Dear Claudia, My reaction when I looked at your blog was, "Oh how pretty"! These look so dainty and tasty. I love the tea set..I just love it. Well, have a wonderful evening. Blessings, Catherine xo
FOODalogueMarch 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM
I hope you entered this in the FoodBuzz tea party event. It's perfect!
Magic of SpiceMarch 19, 2011 at 1:48 AM
What a beautiful setting and presentation of these wonderful tea cakes... gorgeous!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend
UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 4:54 PM
really beautiful photos! wow!
LynnMarch 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM
The cakes look great, wish I had one now:@)
SnapMarch 20, 2011 at 5:49 PM
Thank you for the recipe. Such a wonderful St. Paddy Day treat! Happy Spring!
The TablescaperMarch 20, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Lovely tea set and marvelous treats! Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

- The Tablescaper
MarthaMarch 20, 2011 at 10:26 PM
What darling little cakes!
KristenMarch 21, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Loving these sweet cakes!
KelseyMarch 23, 2011 at 11:12 PM
that is an adorable pan!
Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeMarch 15, 2018 at 5:47 PM
Love these two-bite desserts!! Very cute!
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