Description
Pistachio Delight Cake whispers Mediterranean charm through layers of nutty perfection. Silky cream and rich pistachio combine in a dessert that promises pure indulgence for passionate bakers seeking extraordinary flavor experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15.25 ounces (432 grams) white cake mix
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) pistachio instant pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) 7up soda
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Nuts and Toppings:
- ½ cup finely chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Thoroughly coat a 10 or 12-inch (25 or 30-centimeter) fluted bundt pan with butter and flour, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend the white cake mix and pistachio pudding powder until uniformly combined. Incorporate eggs, 7up soda, vegetable oil, and almond extract (if using) into the dry ingredients.
- Utilize an electric mixer to whip the mixture for 2 minutes, creating a smooth, homogeneous batter with no visible lumps.
- Gently fold finely chopped pistachios into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture to ensure consistent nut dispersion.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and eliminate any air pockets. Smooth the surface for a uniform cake top.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake’s center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes, allowing it to settle and contract slightly from the pan’s edges.
- Carefully run a dull knife around the pan’s interior to loosen the cake, then invert it onto a wire cooling rack or serving plate.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, reaching room temperature for optimal texture and flavor.
- Before serving, delicately dust the cake’s surface with powdered sugar, creating an elegant and appetizing finish. Slice and serve as desired.
Notes
- Cake requires precise ingredient measurements for the perfect texture and flavor profile.
- Generously buttering and flouring the bundt pan prevents frustrating cake sticking and ensures clean release.
- Mixing the batter thoroughly for exactly 2 minutes creates a smooth, consistent cake with even pistachio distribution.
- Chopped pistachios add delightful crunch and authentic nutty flavor throughout the cake’s interior.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick – if it comes out clean, the cake is perfectly baked.
- Cool cake completely before dusting with powdered sugar to maintain the delicate sugar coating and prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg