Description
Delightful pistachio cake brings Mediterranean flavors to dessert tables with remarkable simplicity. Rich nutty notes and delicate green hues promise a memorable sweet experience you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup club soda
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- Whipped topping
- Glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a bundt or rectangular baking pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend the dry cake mix, pistachio pudding powder, fresh eggs, sparkling club soda, and vegetable oil until a silky, uniform batter forms.
- Whisk the mixture at medium speed for approximately 2 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are fully integrated and no lumps remain.
- Gently transfer the smooth batter into the prepared pan, distributing it evenly across the surface.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of wet batter.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps set the texture and prevents crumbling.
- Once cooled, optionally embellish the cake with a sprinkle of finely chopped pistachios or drizzle with a complementary glaze for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smoother, more even cake batter that blends perfectly.
- Swap club soda with sparkling water or even milk for different flavor profiles and texture variations.
- Consider toasting chopped pistachios before sprinkling on top to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, select a gluten-free cake mix and verify that the pudding mix is also gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg