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How to Make Pistachio Bundt Cake

Pistachio Bundt Cake
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A Pistachio Bundt Cake is a soft, moist, and nutty dessert made with pistachio pudding mix and cake mix, often tinted a light green for a fun pop of color. Baked in a Bundt pan for that signature shape, it’s typically finished with a creamy vanilla glaze and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios—perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
  • All-purpose flour (for dusting the pan)
  • ¾ cup unsalted pistachios, toasted
  • 1 (15.25 oz) box white cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1½ cups water
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 drops green food coloring (add more if you’re feelin’ festive)
  • ½ tsp pistachio extract (totally optional—but worth it for a flavor boost)

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional, but so pretty)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Set your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan like your cake’s life depends on it (because it kind of does).

Step 2: Pistachio Butter Magic
Toss your toasted pistachios into a food processor and blend until they turn into a creamy, buttery paste. It’ll take about 7–10 minutes with some bowl scraping along the way.

Step 3: Mix the Dry Stuff
In a big mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix and pudding mix. Make a little well in the center—kind of like a flour hot tub.

Step 4: Add the Wet Stuff
Into that well, add water, eggs, oil, your pistachio paste, green food coloring, and pistachio extract (if using). Whisk until everything’s fully combined and the batter is a dreamy green.

Step 5: Bake!
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 50–55 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the cake springs back or a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool Down
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then flip it onto a wire rack and let it cool completely. This part takes patience, but it’s worth it.

Step 7: Glaze and Glam
Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle it over your cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped pistachios if you’re feeling fancy.

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