Description
This delightful Pistachio Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of pistachio pudding mix and chopped pistachios gives this cake a unique and nutty flavor that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup club soda or lemon-lime soda
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (optional)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Frosting:
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- ½ cup cold milk
- Chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch pan or two 8-inch round pans.
- Mix cake batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, eggs, oil, club soda, chopped pistachios, and almond extract. Beat until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make frosting: Whisk together pistachio pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
- Frost and chill: Spread frosting over cooled cake, garnish with pistachios, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Double frosting for a layer cake.
- Whipped cream can be used instead of whipped topping.
- Bake in a Bundt pan for 45–50 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
