Spumoni Cake Recipe

Name: Spumoni Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Pistachio Pound Cake Base; Box of Duncan Hines white cake mix; Package of Pistachio pudding and pie filling mix; 1/2 cup finely chopped roasted/unsalted Pistachios; 1 tbsp Almond extract; 4 or 5 eggs (usually I use the largest available, so 5 regular may be needed); 1 cup water (may need more if batter is too stiff); 1/3 cup vegetable oil; Maybe a drop of green and yellow food coloring, but never seems to be needed with the pudding mix.; Cherry Kijafa/Chocolate Chip Icing; 1 lb Confectionary Sugar; 2 oz Chopped dried cherries (sweet, or tart as your choice); 1/3 cup Cherry Kijafa liqueur; 1 stick of butter, softened; 1/4 tsp salt (or 1/2 tsp if sweet butter used); 1/4 cup Semi-Sweet chocolate bits (mini bits if available, chop them up if not); Milk as required for consistency

Servings: persons

Pistachio Pound Cake Base
Box of Duncan Hines white cake mix
Package of Pistachio pudding and pie filling mix
1/2 cup finely chopped roasted/unsalted Pistachios
1 tbsp Almond extract
4 or 5 eggs (usually I use the largest available, so 5 regular may be needed)
1 cup water (may need more if batter is too stiff)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Maybe a drop of green and yellow food coloring, but never seems to be needed with the pudding mix.
Cherry Kijafa/Chocolate Chip Icing
1 lb Confectionary Sugar
2 oz Chopped dried cherries (sweet, or tart as your choice)
1/3 cup Cherry Kijafa liqueur
1 stick of butter, softened
1/4 tsp salt (or 1/2 tsp if sweet butter used)
1/4 cup Semi-Sweet chocolate bits (mini bits if available, chop them up if not)
Milk as required for consistency

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["Cake Prep:", "", "Mix and bake in a 9"" x 13"" pan that has been buttered and flour coated.", "", "Bake at 325 F (actual or 350 F set) in a convection oven or 350 F in a conventional oven. Bake time approximately 35 - 40 minutes. (The usual check with a dry toothpick to come out clean) Let cool in pan, turn out on cooling racks. Cool for 2 -3 hours, at least.", "", "Cut the cake into 6 1/2"" x 9"" halves, and again horizontally to make 4 layers.", "", "Icing Prep:", "", "Chop the dried cherries into 1/8"" or so bits, and microwave them briefly (30 seconds?) in the Cherry Kijafa (use a covered container, then chill in the 'fridge to room temp) - Just enough to get them to plump up a bit, but not lose the alcohol content of the liqueur.", "", "Mix all the ingredients. Beat for 2 minutes. Add a bit of red (and blue if it is too ""Valentine pink"") food coloring if desired. Adjust the consistency with more of milk if needed. (More Kijafa works, but the icing begins to curdle and separate)", "", "Ice the cake. Chill in the 'fridge for an hour or so.", "", "Note that there are other cherry liqueurs, but be sure to use a sweet one. For the teetotalers, Grenadine will work just fine. Also, some Spumoni uses Strawberry instead"]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pistachio Pound Cake Base, Box of Duncan Hines white cake mix, Package of Pistachio pudding and pie filling mix, 1/2 cup finely chopped roasted/unsalted Pistachios, and more.

Yes, Spumoni Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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