Description
Indulge in a slice of Best Creamy Pistachio Cake, a delightful dessert that transports you to dessert paradise with its moist layers and nutty flavor. This visually stunning cake boasts a vibrant green hue, making it perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or just an everyday treat. Easy to make and impossible to resist, it’s guaranteed to bring smiles to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and pudding mix until light and fluffy.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form. Frost cooled cakes and top with chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg