Welcome to Mama's Italian Recipes Blog

So who is Mama? Mama is a full blooded Italian woman raised in Brooklyn New York surrounded with good food and Italian culture. I want to share the recipes of the old world with the new world. Known for her exceptional dishes she loves nothing more than to prepare and serve these recipes to her friends and family.

Now, we share them with you.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PISTACHIO CAKE

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CAKE

1 pkg. white cake mix
1 pkg. pistachio instant pudding mix (3 3/4 oz.)
4 eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
1 c. 7-Up or club soda

Combine all ingredients above in a large mixing bowl. Beat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
Bake in 350 degree oven 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.

FROSTING:
1 1/2 c. milk
1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip
1 pkg. pistachio instant pudding mix (3 3/4 oz.)


Combine pudding mix and milk. Beat for 2 minutes.
Mix in Cool Whip.
Frost cooled cake.
Chill until ready to serve.

Not exactly Italian but timely and one of our St. Patricks Day Favorites!

We have St. Patricks Day Coloring and Printables here