Luck of the Irish Cake

By peridot728

Need a St. Paddy's Day dessert recipe worth its weight in gold? Well we've got you covered with a moist cake, topped with a smooth frosting that we've spiked with Irish cream! Plus, the nuts top it off with just enough crunch. Be careful though! Our "Luck of the Irish" Cake will have all the leprechauns trying to steal a slice.

Ingredients

• Irish Cream Frosting:
• 1 (15.25-ounce) package white cake mix
• 2 (4-serving-size) packages instant pistachio pudding and pie filling
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup (1/2 pint) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur (optional)
• 1 (4-serving-size) package instant pistachio pudding and pie filling
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cake mix, 2 packages pudding mix, 1/2 cup milk, the oil, and water until smooth. Beat in eggs until well combined then pour into baking dish.
Bake 35 to 38 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

To make the frosting, in a medium bowl with an electric mixer, beat heavy cream, 1/4 cup milk, the liqueur, if desired, and 1 package pudding mix, until thickened. Frost cake then garnish with chopped pistachio nuts, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Test Kitchen Tip:
Add a drop of green food color to the frosting to liven up your Erin Go Bragh!!!