Pistachio Whiskey Cake Source: Joan F Mihalik, Wind Gap, Pa; Miami Herald, 2/8/96
1 pkg yellow or vanilla cake mix eggs vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup whiskey 1 pkg instant pistachio pudding 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped 1 cup walnuts; chopped 2 cups chocolate chips
Prepare cake mix as directed on package, using recommended amount of eggs and oil but the 1/2 cup water and the 3/4 cup whiskey for the liquid. Blend in the pudding mix and then fold in the cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips. Bake in greased and floured Bundt pan for 50 to 60 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool before adding glaze.
Glaze for Pistachio Whiskey Cake
2 cups Confectioners' sugar 1 tsp Vanilla 2 tbsp Butter; softened 3 tbsp To 4 tbsp milk or light cream Colored sprinkles for decoration (opt)
Beat together the sugar, vanilla, butter and milk to make glaze. Pour over cake. Decorate with green and red sprinkles, if desired. |