Description
- This Pistachio Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth treat that combines a soft, buttery cake with a creamy, rich pistachio filling. The combination of sweet, nutty flavors makes it the perfect dessert for any occasion. With its gooey, chewy texture and delicious pistachio flavor, it’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
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1 box yellow cake mix (or any basic cake mix)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
For the Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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1 box pistachio instant pudding mix
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 cups powdered sugar
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Instructions
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Prepare the crust:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. In a medium bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until well combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. -
Make the filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, pistachio pudding mix, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat again until everything is well combined and the filling is smooth. -
Assemble the cake:
Pour the pistachio filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula. -
Bake the cake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, with a little gooeyness (it should not come out completely clean). -
Cool and serve:
Let the cake cool in the pan before cutting it into squares. The cake will have a soft, gooey center and a slightly firm crust. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
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For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some crushed pistachios on top of the cake before baking or after it cools.
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This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
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If you want a lighter version, you can substitute the cream cheese with Greek yogurt or use a sugar-free pudding mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (based on 16 servings)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg