Pineapple Pistachio Cake
Dive into a world of flavor with this Pineapple Pistachio Cake, crafted effortlessly with just five core ingredients. With the primary trio being a standard cake mix, pistachio pudding, and undrained crushed pineapple, this dessert promises a burst of flavor. And let’s not forget the velvety pistachio pudding frosting that crowns this treat.
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Servings: 16 slices
Ingredients
For the Pineapple Pistachio Cake:
- Yellow cake mix: 1 box 15.25 oz
- pistachio pudding mix: 1 box 3.4 oz
- 1/2 cup Canola or vegetable oil
- 3 eggs Large
- Crushed pineapple undrained: 1 can (20 oz)
For the Pistachio Pudding Frosting:
- Half and half milk: 3/4 cup
- Heavy cream 1/2 cup
- pistachio pudding mix: 1 box 3.4 oz
- Thawed Cool Whip 8 oz
- pistachios optional: For garnishing - Chopped
Instructions
Cake Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Using a large bowl or a stand mixer, blend the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, and undrained crushed pineapple.
- Mix for approximately 2 minutes on medium-high speed until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into your baking dish, ensuring an even spread.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool thoroughly.
Pistachio Frosting Creation:
- Hold off on frosting until your cake has cooled entirely.
- Mix both milks and the pudding mix in a bowl. Whisk for 1-2 minutes and then allow it to settle for 5 minutes to achieve thickness.
- Introduce the Cool Whip into the mix. Once well combined, lavish your cake with the frosting.
- Shield your cake with foil or a lid. For best flavor infusion, refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or even overnight.
Notes
- Choice of Milk: The two milk varieties recommended, especially heavy cream, add necessary thickness and richness to the frosting. If you'd like to adapt, you can either utilize entirely heavy cream or all half & half, though a mix of both is most favorable.
- Cake Mix Selection: A yellow cake mix is favored, but both white and vanilla variants will also do justice to this dessert.
