Best 8 Pistachio Cake And Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our delectable pistachio cake and frosting recipes. This captivating dessert combines the nutty richness of pistachios with layers of fluffy cake and creamy frosting. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating this pistachio masterpiece. Discover the art of crafting tender cake layers infused with the vibrant green hue of pistachios. Learn the secrets of making a luscious frosting that strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and nutty flavor. Let your taste buds dance with delight as you explore the variations of this classic cake, from the traditional pistachio cake to the more adventurous pistachio bundt cake and pistachio cupcakes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed recipes and helpful tips will empower you to create a pistachio cake that will leave a lasting impression on your palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your baking tools, and let's embark on this pistachio adventure together.

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EASY GREEN PISTACHIO CAKE



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This easy Pistachio Cake recipe starts with a boxed cake mix and it is transformed into a super yummy cake that tastes homemade!

Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box vanilla cake mix, ((or white/yellow cake mix))
1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding
3 eggs
1 cup oil
1 cup milk
green food coloring (optional)
1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding
1/2 cup milk
1 (8 oz) tub frozen whipped topping (COOL WHIP), (thawed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9"x 13" baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine dry cake mix with dry instant pistachio pudding. Mix those together until combined.
  • Then add in eggs, oil and milk. Stir just until combined.
  • Stir in about 6 to 8 drops of green food coloring until fully incorporated.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes. If you insert a toothpick into it, it should come out clean when done.
  • Allow cake to cool completely before making frosting.
  • Pour instant pistachio pudding mix into a mixing bowl. Add in 1/2 cup cold milk. Stir until combined.
  • Stir in the thawed whipped topping.
  • Put in a few drops of green food coloring to really bring out that green color. About 5 drops or so.
  • Spread frosting onto cooled cake.
  • Slice and serve. If you like, sprinkle with some crushed pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 344 mg, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PISTACHIO CAKE II



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This simple cake recipe uses pistachio pudding mix and lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage to deliver a cake that is great for potlucks or family gatherings.

Provided by v monte

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
3 eggs
2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
1 ½ cups milk

Steps:

  • Beat cake mix, oil, soda, eggs, and first package of pudding until smooth. Pour batter into greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or cake tests done.
  • Beat Dream Whip ™ , milk, and pudding until stiff; pour over cooled cake. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 368.1 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

FLUFFY PISTACHIO CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND DONUT BAGELS



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 26

Unsalted butter or nonstick cooking spray, for the pans and cooling rack
1 cup roasted unsalted pistachios
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Frosting, recipe follows
Donut Bagels, recipe follows
Sprinkles, for garnish
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 ounces (1 cup) cream cheese, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Big pinch kosher salt
2 drops pink gel food coloring, with a spot of brown, preferably AmeriColor Deep Pink and Chocolate Brown
Marzipan, kneaded with food coloring to make lox, tomatoes, capers and onions
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Mixture of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, a pinch of kosher salt and turbinado sugar, for seeded topping
6 mini store-bought plain or lightly-glazed cake donuts, preferably Hostess Donettes
Simple syrup, for adhering toppings
Plain cream cheese, at room temperature, for schmearing on the donut "bagel"

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Place the pistachios in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and grind them until you have small crumbs. Measure out 1/4 cup of the crumbs and set them aside for the filling.
  • Pour the remaining crumbs into a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, extracts and 3/4 cup water. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then pour into the cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, begin checking for doneness at 28 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them onto a greased cooling rack and cool completely.
  • Level the cake rounds and spread the top of one cake with a layer of Frosting. Sprinkle on the reserved ground pistachios. Place the other cake round on top, cut-side down, then frost all over with the remaining Frosting.
  • Place the Donut Bagels on the top of the cake. Decorate the top and sides of the cake with the sprinkles.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar and salt until smooth. Add the food coloring and whisk until fully combined.
  • Color and shape the marzipan on a powdered sugar dusted surface. Cut into circles for tomatoes. Smash into oblong shapes for salmon. Roll into little balls for capers. And to make the onions, just brush a bit of food coloring on the edges of slivered marzipan.
  • Put the seeded topping mixture in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the donuts with simple syrup, then dip into the seeded topping, pressing down slightly so everything adheres. Cut the donuts in half and spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the cut sides of the top and bottom pieces. To the bottom halves, add the marzipan salmon, tomato, onions and capers. Top with the seeded donut halves.

PISTACHIO CAKE (BEST RECIPE)



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Desserts     Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.4-ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
7 drops green food coloring
1 (16-oz) container of Cool Whip
1 (3.4-ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix

Steps:

  • For the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 10-inch tube pan with butter and coat with flour. Shake out excess flour.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together yellow cake mix and pistachio pudding mix. Form a well in the middle and pour in the eggs, water, oil, almond extract, and food coloring. Beat the ingredients at medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until well-combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. The cake should spring back when pressed lightly.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Flip it over onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the frosting. Whisk together Cool Whip and pistachio pudding mix until smooth and fluffy.
  • Frost completely cooled cake with pistachio frosting. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 cal

PISTACHIO LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM



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This pistachio layer cake with cream cheese buttercream is really special. The layers are light, moist, and not too sweet, with plenty of pistachio flavor. The presentation with the swirled top and pistachio-coated sides make it a real showpiece. Layers can be made, wrapped well, and frozen up to a month in advance.

Provided by John Somerall

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
3 cups unsalted pistachios
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup unsalted butter
1 ¾ cups white sugar
5 large egg whites
½ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whole milk
1 drop green gel food coloring
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter
8 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 drop green food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray three 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Line each pan with a round piece of parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray.
  • Prepare the cake: pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground, 10 to 15 pulses. Transfer 1 1/2 cups ground pistachios to a bowl with flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; whisk until well combined and set aside. Place remaining ground pistachios, about 1 1/3 cups, in a bowl and reserve for finishing the cake.
  • Beat butter and white sugar for cake in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides as needed, until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg whites and beat on high speed until combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined, about 1 minute. Add flour mixture in batches on low speed until completely incorporated, about 2 minutes. Mix in milk and food coloring until just combined, about 1 minute.
  • Divide batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Gently tap each pan on the countertop to spread and flatten batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each pan removes cleanly, 22 to 24 minutes. Cool cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen cakes, then invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • While the cakes are cooling, prepare buttercream: beat cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in powdered sugar in 1/2-cup increments on medium-low speed, allowing sugar to be completely incorporated before adding more, until combined, about 4 minutes. Mix in vanilla and food coloring on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Top with 1 cup buttercream and 1 tablespoon ground pistachios, and spread evenly over the surface using a spatula. Place second cake layer on top; top with 1 cup buttercream and 1 tablespoon ground pistachios, and spread evenly over the surface. Place third cake layer on top, and spread 1 cup buttercream evenly over the surface. Spread 2 cups buttercream evenly around sides of assembled cake and smooth with a spatula. Transfer cake to the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Remove cake from the refrigerator and spread remaining buttercream over top and sides of cake until sides are smooth and top is billowy. Using a small offset spatula, make a spiral pattern on top of the cake. Press remaining ground pistachios into sides of the cake.
  • Slice and serve immediately or chill in an airtight container until ready to serve. If chilled, allow cake to come to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.1 calories, Carbohydrate 85.4 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 268.4 mg, Sugar 68.9 g

PISTACHIO CAKE



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Mom is well-known for her holiday cookies, candies and cakes. This delicious dessert starts conveniently with a cake mix and instant pudding. You're sure to get requests for second helpings when you serve it. -Becky Brunette, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup lemon-lime soda
1 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup pistachios, toasted
Whole red shell pistachios and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes; stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with pistachios. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before cutting. Garnish with whole pistachios and mint if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PISTACHIO CAKE AND FROSTING



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Make and share this Pistachio Cake and Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Toadi

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/4 ounce) white cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup oil
1 cup Sprite
2 (1 ounce) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
3/4 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Blend cake mix, eggs, oil, sprite ( I use 7-Up) and one box of pudding mix. Beat with a mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake 350 for 35-45 minutes. Cool completely.
  • For frosting, stir one box of pudding mix with milk, then fold in cool whip.
  • Spread on cooled cake.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.2, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 320.1, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 30, Protein 4.3

PISTACHIO CAKE AND FROSTING



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This cake used to be called "Watergate Cake with Cover-Up Icing" so that tells you how long I've had this recipe!

Provided by Joy1996

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box white cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant pistachio pudding mix (small box)
3 eggs
1 cup 7-Up soda
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 envelopes Dream Whip
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant pistachio pudding mix (small box)
1 1/2 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • CAKE: Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl all at once.
  • Pour into greased and floured 9x13" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Cool completely and make frosting: Put all ingredients into large bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Frost cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped walnuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5171.4, Fat 337.2, SaturatedFat 60.5, Cholesterol 685.7, Sodium 3987.9, Carbohydrate 485.5, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 328, Protein 73.6

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter and bring it to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help ensure that the cake is light and fluffy.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the mixture, which will also make the cake light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the cake from curdling.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Divide the batter between two 9-inch round baking pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Make sure the frosting is at room temperature before spreading it on the cake. This will help ensure that the frosting is smooth and easy to spread.
  • Decorate the cake with chopped pistachios, if desired.

Conclusion:

This pistachio cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a delicate pistachio flavor. The frosting is creamy and rich, with a hint of pistachio. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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