This is one of my favorite cakes… my mom made it quite often while I was growing up, and it has remained with me through the years since then. Kids often love it because it’s green, and it’s sweet without being overpowering.

• 3 egg whites (the yolks will turn it yellow, but don’t affect the baking)
• ⅓ cup applesauce
• 1 ¼ cup soda water, ginger ale or 7-up
• 1 box pistachio pudding
• 1 box white cake mix

Combine all ingredients in a mixer.  Pour into a bundt pan, muffin tin or mini loaf pans.  Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until it starts to turn a golden brown – less for the cupcakes or mini loaves.  I usually follow the times for the cake mix & add around 5 minutes, as they vary.  The toothpick test works well for this cake.

The best topping for this is to combine another box of pudding with 1 cup heavy whipping cream.  Whip until stiff peaks form.  When the cake cools, cover it with the whipped pudding – I always fill the center hole with pudding for an extra surprise!