PISTACHIO AND COCONUT CAKE

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This coconut cake is good any time of the year, but the color is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. The secret is adding instant pistachio pudding mix into the cake mix and the frosting. -Dora May Meredith, Rockford, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup lemon-lime soda
3/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup toasted shelled pistachios, chopped
FROSTING:
1-1/4 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
TOPPINGS:
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1/4 cup toasted shelled pistachios, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes; stir in coconut and toasted pistachios., Pour into two greased 8-in. round baking pans or a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread frosting over top of cake, and, if using round pans, between layers. Top with toasted coconut and pistachios. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OBAJIOBANYIN1
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Fanta Sanneh
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but this cake was surprisingly good! The pistachio flavor really balances out the coconut.


Ismail Hamdard
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This is the perfect cake for a special occasion! It's beautiful and delicious, and everyone will love it.


Hassan Ali Shah
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Vicki Sharman
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I'm not a fan of pistachio, but I still enjoyed this cake. The coconut flavor is very prominent and the cake is very moist.


Rosezell Crisostomo
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The end result is a moist, flavorful cake that everyone will love.


Funmilayo Adesina
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible.


Najma Khatun
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she'd ever had.


Mosa Motsumi
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good recipe.


Sean Moran
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This is the best pistachio and coconut cake I've ever had! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Ella Braker
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but this cake was amazing! The pistachio flavor really shines through.


Ansar Purnam
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Delicious!


Danequa Walker
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This cake was dense and dry. I think I overmixed the batter.


Gdjdgb Vxkdgbd
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The pistachio and coconut flavors were a bit too subtle for my taste. I think I'll add more pistachio extract and coconut flakes next time.


Makhmed Amangul
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and I'm definitely going to be making it again soon.


arab rayo
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I made this cake for a special occasion and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist, fluffy texture.


Nayeem Uddin
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This pistachio and coconut cake was a delightful treat! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the pistachio adding a subtle nuttiness and the coconut providing a sweet and tropical touch.