Description
Indulgent Pistachio Cake brings Mediterranean charm right to your kitchen, blending nutty richness with delicate sweetness. Creamy frosting and crushed pistachios crown this delightful dessert, promising pure culinary pleasure you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix
- 1 package (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup club soda or water
Garnish/Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the dry cake and pudding mixes until evenly integrated.
- Incorporate eggs, club soda, and vegetable oil into the dry mixture, whisking until a smooth, consistent batter forms.
- Transfer the liquid batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Optionally, scatter chopped pistachios across the top of the unbaked cake for added texture and visual appeal.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring for a golden surface and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for optimal texture and easy slicing.
- For serving, consider a light dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of freshly whipped cream to enhance the cake’s presentation and flavor profile.
Notes
- Boost moisture by using club soda instead of water, creating a lighter, fluffier texture that makes the cake extra tender.
- Enhance flavor intensity by toasting chopped pistachios before sprinkling on top, which releases deeper nutty notes and adds delightful crunch.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting vegetable oil with applesauce for a lower-fat version or using gluten-free cake mix for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Elevate presentation by adding a simple pistachio glaze made from powdered sugar and pistachio extract, drizzled elegantly over the cooled cake surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg