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Pistachio Bundt Cake

March 13, 2023 · In: Dessert, Recipes

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Sometimes the best recipes are the easiest, and this could not be more true than with Pistachio Bundt Cake.

This cake began as a random craving, then turned into an internet deep dive, followed by a trip to the grocery store for ingredients, multiple baking sessions in my home kitchen, and satisfying results. This cake was so delicious, so easy, and so exceeded my expectations, I knew that I needed to share it with you. This cake feels too good to be true..

This recipe is based on a cake mix and jello pudding mix, and I offer no apologies. I love to bake from scratch, but I also love knowing short-cut ways to make a fabulous dessert. What began as a way to scratch a craving itch has turned into a fast favorite with my family, and when I took this cake to work, it disappeared in record time among my coworkers.

The flavor of this cake is sweet, but wonderfully balanced by the salty snap of the pistachios. Because it is made with pudding mix, it stays moist for several days. And, as a bonus, the interior of the cake is a lovely shade of green, making it a fun spring dessert or a great addition to a St. Patrick’s Day party.

If you are gluten-free, I have good news! My friend Jess tested this recipe using the Pilsbury Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix, and when she brought it to work we all agreed that if she had not told us it was gluten-free, we would not have known. She did mention that when she was preparing it, she let the batter sit for 5-10 minutes in the pan before putting it in the oven. Apparently this is a trick when baking with gluten-free flour.

I hope you enjoy the simplicity of this cake and share it with your family and friends this spring!

Pistachio Bundt Cake

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Ingredients

for the cake…

  • 1 15.25-oz white cake mix (I like Duncan Heinz)
  • 1 3.4-oz package instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 8-oz container sour cream
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped roasted, salted pistachios, plus more for garnish

for the glaze…

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10- or 12-cup bundt cake pan with baking spray and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and water. Beat on medium speed for two minutes
  • Fold in the chopped pistachios.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 20 minutes before turning it out onto a cake plate to cool completely.
  • Once the cake is cool, whisk together the glaze ingredients. The glaze should be the consistency of glue. Gently pour it over the top of the cake, encouraging it with a small spoon to drip over the sides. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped pistachios and enjoy!

By: Katherine Sasser Β· In: Dessert, Recipes

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  1. Tonya L Henn says

    March 13, 2023 at 3:53 pm

    Looks yummy!! Thank you for adding the gluten free option and helpful tip! I can’t wait to try this.

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What if you just showed up in the world? What if you just showed up in the world?
I took a spring break field trip to Dallas with my I took a spring break field trip to Dallas with my friend Nicole, and our sole purpose was to eat lunch at Loro.

Did we order half the menu for only the two of us? We did. 

Was every bite totally worth it? Absolutely. 

A true friend will order way too much food with you simply for the experience of sharing it together. πŸ’—
My sports fantasy? Playing tennis, but only becaus My sports fantasy? Playing tennis, but only because the outfits are the absolute cutest! I call it aspirational tennis, and a round up my favorites is on the blog today. 🎾
In an effort to get inspired to add a touch of spr In an effort to get inspired to add a touch of spring to my home, I did an internet deep-dive to create what I think is a beautiful collection of inspiring images designed to spark my inner home-decor maven.​​​​​​​​
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The result is a game-plan for small ways I am planning on fluffing my home for spring without redecorating every room.​​​​​​​​
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Too good to be true?  Hardly!  All the details are on the blog...
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Pistachio Bundt Cake is my new favorite spring des Pistachio Bundt Cake is my new favorite spring dessert, and I’ve been making it on repeat. It couldn’t be any easier, and the full recipe is on my blog!

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