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Tropical Pistachio Pineapple Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes (plus cooling and chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Tropical Pistachio Pineapple Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that combines the nutty taste of pistachios with the sweet tang of pineapple. Featuring a yellow cake base enhanced with instant pistachio pudding mix and crushed pineapple, it is topped with a light pistachio-pineapple frosting and extra chopped pistachios for crunch. Perfect for tropical-themed parties or anytime you crave a refreshing twist on classic cake.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios (plus extra for topping)

Frosting

  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
  2. Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant pistachio pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, crushed pineapple with juice, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well blended. Then fold in the chopped pistachios carefully to distribute them evenly.
  3. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to the edges. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
  4. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack to ensure it sets before frosting.
  5. Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, blend the whipped topping, instant pistachio pudding mix, and crushed pineapple with juice until the mixture is well combined and fluffy, perfect for spreading.
  6. Frost the Cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake surface. Sprinkle extra chopped pistachios on top for added texture and visual appeal.
  7. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour to allow the frosting to set and flavors to meld beautifully before serving.

Notes

  • This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavor and ease of serving.
  • For a more vibrant green hue in the cake batter, add a drop of green food coloring while mixing.

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