pistachio nut cake

Rusk, TX
Updated on Dec 20, 2024

This cake uses a yellow cake mix and instant pistachio pudding. It's covered with a pistachio-flavored whipped topping.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This pistachio nut cake is a treat! The addition of pistachio pudding helps create a moist and flavorful cake. Club soda helps to give it a light and airy texture. The chopped pistachio nuts add a crunch and nutty flavor that complements the cake beautifully. Topped with a pistachio whipped topping frosting, helps add a punch of pistachio flavor.

prep time 2 Hr 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 2 packages instant pistachio pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup club soda
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
  • 1 package whipped topping mix
  • 1 1/2 cups milk

How To Make pistachio nut cake

  • Prepare a Bundt pan while the oven preheats.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • Stir together cake mix and 1 package of pudding mix.
    Step 2
    In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix and 1 package of the instant pudding.
  • Add eggs, oil, and club soda.
    Step 3
    Add the oil, eggs, and club soda; mix well.
  • Fold in chopped nuts.
    Step 4
    Fold in the chopped nuts (reserving some for garnish if desired). Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 - 60 minutes and then cool completely.
    Step 5
    Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Stir together the pudding mix, whipped topping mix, and milk.
    Step 6
    In a medium bowl, stir together the instant whipped topping and the remaining instant pudding. Add the milk and mix until light and fluffy.
  • Slice the cooled cake in half and frost the middle.
    Step 7
    Slice the cooled cake into layers, fill, and frost including the hole in the middle.
  • Frost the cake and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
    Step 8
    Garnish with nuts if desired. Keep chilled until serving.

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Category: Cakes
Collection: Baked Treats
Keyword: #pistachio
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #festive
Keyword: #nut cake
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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