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Pistachio Cake with Pudding

This semi-homemade Pistachio cake is super easy and flavorful, made with boxed cake mix and pistachio instant pudding for a moist, delicious cake for any special occasion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

CAKE:
  • 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow or white cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box pistachio instant pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup club soda
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (or sub with vanilla extract)
  • Optional mix-ins: ½ cup chopped walnuts; almonds, pistachios or pecans; ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries; ½ cup mini chocolate chips; sweetened coconut flakes
GLAZE:
  • 1 ¼ cup confectioners sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, club soda, oil and almond extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
FOR THE GLAZE:
  1. Once the cake is completely cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the confectioners sugar, milk, almond extract, and salt until there are no lumps. If it seems too thick, add a small amount of milk to thin to desired consistency. If it’s too thin, add a small amount of confectioners sugar to thicken. Drizzle over the cake.

Notes

  • Covered loosely, this cake will keep at room temperature for about 2 days. To extend the life of your cake, store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 
  • To Freeze: Allow the cake to cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. The glaze might not look as pretty when it's thawed, so if you're prepping ahead to serve the cake to guests, I recommend waiting to glaze the cake just before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 602mg (25%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 602mg 25%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 79IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.