Pistachio Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
3. 3
   Line bottom of pans with waxed paper and spray again.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, and soda on medium-high speed for 4 minutes.
5. 5
   Scrape down side of bowl after 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Equally divide batter between prepared cake pans.
7. 7
   Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool cake layers in pans on wire rack for 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn cake layers out directly onto rack and cool completely.
10. 10
    Frosting: In a large bowl, beat pudding mix and milk and mix for two minutes on medium-high speed.
11. 11
    Fold in whipped topping.
12. 12
    Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate and frost top with 1 cup of frosting.
13. 13
    Place remaining cake layer on top and frost top and sides.
14. 14
    Garnish with chopped nuts.
15. 15
    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
16. 16
    Store in refrigerator.