Description
A moist and flavorful cake featuring bright pineapple and crunchy pistachios, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cake mix (vanilla or yellow)
- 1 box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can crushed pineapple (well-drained)
- 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios (toasted if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, instant pistachio pudding mix, eggs, oil, and crushed pineapple (juice and all).
- Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed until blended, then increase speed to medium until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in the pistachios, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan (or bundt pan) and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and extra toasted pistachios for garnish.
- Add slices of fresh pineapple or a sprinkle of citrus zest for brightness.
- For a special treat, serve with a scoop of coconut ice cream.
Notes
- Toast pistachios for enhanced flavor.
- You can use different cake mixes for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Tropical Pistachio Bliss Cake, Pistachio Pineapple Cake, dessert, cake, tropical flavors