Description
Delightful Pistachio Cake brings Mediterranean charm straight to your dessert table, blending nutty richness with delicate sweetness. Creamy frosting and crushed pistachios crown this irresistible treat that will transport you to sunny kitchen memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped pistachios (optional)
Topping:
- Powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13 inch or Bundt pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, eggs, water, and oil until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Utilize an electric mixer on medium speed, whipping the mixture for 2 minutes to achieve a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate chopped pistachios into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, carefully smoothing the surface to ensure uniform thickness.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of wet batter.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely before adorning with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar or your preferred frosting.
Notes
- Swap out water for milk to enhance the cake’s richness and create a more decadent texture.
- Incorporate ground cardamom or almond extract to elevate the pistachio flavor and add subtle complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Toast pistachios before adding to the batter to intensify their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg