Awesome Pistachio Cake

Simply delicious and easy to make! :)

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/4ounce) package  white cake mix
• 1 (3 1/2ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1  cup  lemon-lime flavored soda
• 1  cup  vegetable oil (can use 3/4 cup or a bit less if desired)
• 3  eggs
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts

• PISTACHIO FROSTING

• 1 1⁄2 cups  cold  whole milk or 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 (3 1/2ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) carton  frozen Cool Whip Topping, thawed
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pistachios, toasted

Directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 13" x 9" baking pan.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine first five ingredients.
4. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes; stir in walnuts.
5. Pour into prepared baking dish.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until cake tests done.
7. Cool on wire rack.
8. For the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat milk and the pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes.
9. Fold in whipped topping.
10. Spread over cooled cake.
11. Sprinkle with pistachio nuts.
12. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before cutting.
13. Refrigerate any leftovers.