Pistachio Pineapple Cake Recipe
A light and moist Pistachio Pineapple Cake featuring angel food cake mix combined with pistachio pudding and crushed pineapple, topped with a creamy pistachio pudding frosting and garnished with chopped pistachios. This dessert offers a delightful tropical twist with a nostalgic pistachio flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 box angel food cake mix
- 1 (3.4 oz) box pistachio pudding mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 20 oz can crushed pineapple with juices
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) box pistachio pudding mix
- Chopped pistachios, for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the angel food cake mix, one box of pistachio pudding mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and the entire can of crushed pineapple with its juices. Beat the mixture well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and a smooth batter forms.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the dish.
- Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together the second box of pistachio pudding mix and whole milk. Continue mixing until the pudding mixture thickens considerably. Once thick, carefully fold in the thawed Cool Whip until the frosting is smooth and fully combined.
- Frost and chill the cake: Spread the pistachio pudding frosting evenly over the cooled cake surface. Refrigerate the frosted cake for at least 2 hours to set the frosting and enhance flavor.
- Decorate and serve: Before serving, sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top of the frosted cake for added texture and flavor. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use well-drained pineapple if you want a less moist cake texture.
- Chilling the cake for longer than 2 hours will improve the flavor and firmness of the frosting.
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped pistachios on top.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
Keywords: pistachio cake, pineapple cake, angel food cake, pistachio pudding, easy dessert, pistachio frosting, fruity cake
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