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Ingredients
- add the amount of eggs instructed in box
- add the amount of oil instructed in box
- add one can of lemon-lime flavored soda (I often use Sprite or 7-up)
- (omit the water amount indicated in box)
- coarsely chopped unsalted pistachios to drop in the mix or sprinkle on top with the icing (optional)
- Sugar Glaze (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 552g | |
| Calories 454 | |
| Calories from Fat 106 | 23% |
| Total Fat 12.1g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 3.1g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium 253mg | 11% |
| Potassium 72mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 85.81g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 69.32g | 46% |
| Protein 3.22g | 5% |
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