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Pistachio Poke Cake Recipe
Use basic ingredients like box cake mix and pistachio pudding mix to make a sweet, moist, and tender pistachio pudding poke cake with a delicious almond glaze.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 - 16 pieces
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Pudding Poke Cake –
- 13.25 - 14.25 ounce white cake mix or yellow cake mix
- 3.4 ounce pistachio instant pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- 1-3 drops green food coloring optional
For the Glaze –
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon almond extract or pistachio extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Set out a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and spray it with baking spray on all sides.
- Set out a large mixing bowl. Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, and water. Mix well until the cake batter is very smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Then pour the batter into the baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top of the cake. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top center is puffed, and a toothpick inserted deep into the middle comes out clean. Let the cake cool for just a few minutes as you make the glaze.
- Set out a medium mixing bowl. Combine the powdered sugar, warm water, melted butter, and almond extract. Whisk until very smooth. Using a toothpick or wooden skewer, poke dozens of holes over the entire surface of the cake.
- Pour the glaze over the top of the cake and use a spatula to move the glaze back up to the top so it can run into the holes several times. Allow the remaining glaze to cool and set on top of the cake. Once the glaze is fully set, you can cut and serve.
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Notes
- Store at room temperature, well covered, for up to 5 days.
- Store at room temperature, well covered, for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pc
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
377mg
(16%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
188IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12- 16 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.