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. You can find these specialty pans online in my shop with me affiliate link.
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
Mix all together with mixer till well blended. Pour into greased prepared pans such as petite four pan, a tube, bundt, or cupcake pan. Frost with variations below and decorate with pistachio nuts.
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.
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What an awesome treat, Claudia! Tho' we don't celebrate St Pat's Day in S'pore, it's great to read about it.
ReplyDeleteJust lovelly. Great pictures too :)
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely presentation, those tea cakes are so cute. I'm going to buy that baking tray, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are a darling! This is adorable. Send me that drink, please!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! They must have tasted great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a decadent treat for the eyes and the belly too!! Happy St Pat's!
ReplyDeleteI may have to do this. Enough said. Happy Saint Patrick's Day.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty Claudia! Lovely presentation!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeletehappy saint patrick day to you,claudia!great,great presentation!
ReplyDeleteThese cute and ultimate treat to celebrate st Patrick day.
ReplyDeleteLovely treats for St. Paddys!
ReplyDeleteCharming and elegant all in one beautiful setting.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Patrick’s Day my friend,
Claudia
How lovely, Claudia! These look splendid and festive!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!
xx,
Tammy
These are so pretty, Caludia!!
ReplyDeleteClaudia, 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....
ReplyDeleteHappy 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
ReplyDeleteLovely blog, first time here - Cheers Priya
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!
ReplyDeleteYour tea cakes are adorable. I now have specialty pan envy :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful presentatition cake looks delicious i like the pistachios
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous. Pretty and cute, at the same time, they are simply lovely. I want that pan. The results are perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute little cakes, and I love that cake pan, fun!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable.
ReplyDeleteClaudia, 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!
ReplyDeleteClaudia, 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!
ReplyDeleteDear 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
ReplyDeleteI hope you entered this in the FoodBuzz tea party event. It's perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful setting and presentation of these wonderful tea cakes... gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful weekend
really beautiful photos! wow!
ReplyDeleteThe cakes look great, wish I had one now:@)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recipe. Such a wonderful St. Paddy Day treat! Happy Spring!
ReplyDeleteLovely tea set and marvelous treats! Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.
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What darling little cakes!
ReplyDeleteLoving these sweet cakes!
ReplyDeletethat is an adorable pan!
ReplyDeleteLove these two-bite desserts!! Very cute!
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