Description
This Pistachio Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert combining the nutty taste of pistachios with the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple. Made with a yellow cake mix and instant pistachio pudding, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for a family gathering or special occasion. A light whipped topping and chopped pistachios add a creamy and crunchy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 3.4 ounce instant pistachio pudding mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple (undrained)
- Green gel food coloring (optional)
Frosting
- 3.4 ounce instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
- â…“ cup pistachios (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix Cake Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 3 eggs, 3.4 ounces of instant pistachio pudding mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, the entire can of undrained crushed pineapple, and a few drops of green gel food coloring if desired for a festive look.
- Blend Batter: Using a hand mixer, blend all the ingredients together on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Bake Cake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased 9×13 inch pan and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire cooling rack before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, mix the remaining 3.4 ounces of instant pistachio pudding mix with 1 ½ cups of cold milk until the pudding starts to thicken. Gently fold in 8 ounces of thawed whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
- Frost Cake: Spread the pistachio pudding topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- Add Garnish: Sprinkle â…“ cup of chopped pistachios over the top of the frosted cake for added texture and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour to allow the topping to set before slicing into 12 equal pieces and serving.
Notes
- The food coloring is optional and used for visual appeal.
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before applying the frosting to prevent it from melting.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pistachios in the topping.
