Description
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with this Pistachio Pudding Cake, a deliciously moist and flavorful dessert. Made with the rich taste of pistachio pudding and topped with a sweet, slightly nutty glaze, this cake is a perfect treat for your St. Paddy’s Day festivities. Its vibrant green color makes it both festive and irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) Pistachio Instant Pudding Mix
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow Cake Mix (or white cake mix)
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Water
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 1/4 tsp Almond Extract (optional for extra flavor)
- Green Food Coloring (optional, for a festive touch)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the pistachio pudding mix, yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, water, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Using an electric mixer, beat on low for 30 seconds, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract (if using) until smooth.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring, if desired, to give the glaze a festive green hue.
- Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cake has completely cooled, pour the glaze over the top, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve the pistachio pudding cake as a delicious, festive dessert for Saint Patrick’s Day!
Notes
- If you prefer a stronger pistachio flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of finely chopped pistachios to the cake batter.
- This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- For an extra touch, you could garnish with whipped cream or additional chopped pistachios before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg