Homemade Pistachio Pudding Cake
Homemade Pistachio Pudding Cake is a dessert that brings joy to any table. It's soft, moist, and packed with flavor. Perfect for family dinners, celebrations, or just a sweet treat for yourself. The lovely pistachio taste makes it special!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package 3.4 oz instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pistachio paste or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- A few drops of green food coloring optional
- 1 1/2 cups chopped or whole pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a prepared skillet.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or cream), pistachio paste (or almond extract), and food coloring until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with crushed pistachios to garnish.