Description
Delightful pistachio cake brings Middle Eastern charm to dessert tables with nutty richness. Fragrant almond and pistachio flavors create a memorable treat you will savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 package (3.4 oz/96 g) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) club soda
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
- powdered sugar or whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by thoroughly coating with grease and flour.
- Gather the cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, eggs, club soda, and vegetable oil in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Utilize an electric mixer to blend ingredients at medium speed, ensuring a smooth and uniform mixture develops within 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the thoroughly mixed batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge completely clean.
- Allow the cake to cool entirely within the baking pan, maintaining its structural integrity.
- For enhanced presentation, consider dusting with delicate powdered sugar or garnishing with fluffy whipped cream and finely chopped pistachio kernels.
Notes
- Swap club soda with sparkling water or ginger ale for a lighter, more effervescent texture that keeps the cake extra moist.
- Replace vegetable oil with Greek yogurt or applesauce to reduce fat content and add natural sweetness for a healthier version.
- Toast chopped pistachios before sprinkling on top to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch that elevates the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness and maintain its soft, tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 282
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg