Pistachio Bundt Cake made with a cake mix, pudding mix, lemon lime soda & pistachios! This pistachio cake with frosting has a green tint is especially festive around St. Patrick’s Day!
We make this pistachio bundt cake recipe using a doctored up boxed cake mix as the base, with a twist on the ingredients so that the results are delicious and different from a typical box cake you are used to. This easy pistachio cake has a packet of pudding mix and even some soda, this cake is truly a unique and delicious dessert.
Easy Pistachio Bundt Cake
This simple homemade cake recipe is truly a delightful treat, it comes together so easily too. By using a boxed cake mix it means we do not have to measure and mix together nearly as many ingredients. It also means that the end results are far more predictable and replicable, which is great for every kitchen no matter where you are. Doctored cake mix recipes like this are one of my favorite ways to make easy cakes!
Why we think you will love this easy pistachio cake
If you have not already been convinced to give this cake a try, read more reasons why you should make it today!
- Light and fluffy. From the light whipped cream-like frosting to the fluffy green cake underneath, this cake practically melts in your mouth. It is so savory, sweet, and wonderful that you wouldn’t mind a second slice. Serve it up with a cup of tea for a light afternoon treat.
- It is great for holidays. From St. Patrick’s Day to Christmas, this green cake will find a way to show up on your table. The beautiful color and great flavors really make this cake a crowd-pleaser.
- Simple to follow steps. This recipe is a perfect one for any home baker. The steps are very easy to follow, so there shouldn’t be any confusion or difficulty.
Pistachio Bundt Cake Ingredients
Cake mix: You will need 1 box of butter yellow cake mix, but any yellow cake mix will do. You want the box to be 15.25 ounces.
Pistachio pudding: Use 2 small boxes (3.4 ounces each) of instant pistachio pudding. Just the dry mix, do not prepare the pudding. Sugar-free instant pudding may be used if desired.
Eggs: To bind the cake together and give us a great consistency, you will need 4 large eggs.
Lemon Lime Soda: Use 1 cup of sprite soda to help to give this cake a wonderful consistency.
Oil: Add in ¼ cup of vegetable or canola oil to make the cake nice and moist.
Almond extract: Adding in ½ teaspoon of almond extract will really help to enhance the flavors in the cake well.
Pistachios: For added crush and garnishing, you will need a total of 2 ½ cups of lightly toasted and shelled pistachios that have been coarsely chopped.
Raw sugar: Adding ¼ cup of turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw) will give this treat a sweeter bite.
Milk: You will need 1 ½ cups of whole milk to make the light frosting.
Dream whip: Use 1 packet of instant whipped topping (Dream Whip). You can usually find a box of this is a grocery store’s baking aisle near the boxed no-bake cheesecake mixes.
How to Make Pistachio Bundt Cake
Prep
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
Then, generously grease and spray the inside of a bundt pan with nonstick baking spray and set it aside.
Cake Batter
In a large bowl, stir together the dry cake mix, one box of the dry pudding mix, eggs, Sprite soda, oil, and almond extract. Mix together until well blended.
Fold in the 2 cups of pistachios, making sure to set aside 1/2 cup of nuts for the garnishing later.
After that, pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly over the top of the cake mix.
Bake
Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean after being inserted into the center.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before turning onto a cake round or serving dish. Let cool for another 10 minutes.
Make Frosting
While the cake is cooking, combine the milk, the second box of dry pudding mix, and the envelope of Dream Whip in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix together slowly for one minute.
Slowly increase the speed to high and whip together for 3-5 minutes. The frosting should be thick and creamy.
Assemble
Proceed to generously spoon the frosting over the top of the cake. Then sprinkle the reserved crushed pistachios over the icing as a garnish.
Slice, serve and enjoy!
How to Toast Pistachios
Toasting pistachios, or any type of nuts or seeds for that matter, enhances their natural flavors. To do this, simply place the chopped nuts in a single layer onto a baking sheet, and bake them in a 350 degree oven for 5-8 minutes. Using the skillet method to toast nuts is also easy. Place the chopped nuts onto a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, frequently stirring as to avoid burning them.
Pistachio Bundt Cake
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz butter yellow cake mix
- 3.4 oz instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup Sprite
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup turbinado sugar
- 2 ½ cups shelled pistachios coarsely chopped and lightly toasted, divided
Frosting
- 3.4 oz instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 envelope (1.5 oz) instant whipped topping (Dream Whip)
Instructions
- Prep: Start by preheating the oven to 350degrees F. Then, generously grease and spray the inside of a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Cake Batter: In a large bowl, stir together the dry cake mix, one box of the dry pudding mix, eggs, Sprite soda, oil, and almond extract. Mix together until well blended.
- Proceed to fold in the 2 cups of pistachios, making sure to set aside 1/2 cup of nuts for the garnishing later.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean after being inserted into the center. Remove from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes in the pan before turning onto a cake round or serving dish and letting it cool completely.
- Make Frosting: While the cake is cooking, combine the milk, the second box of dry pudding mix, and the envelope of Dream Whip in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix together slowly for one minute. Slowly increase the speed to high and whip together for 3-5 minutes. The frosting should be thick and creamy.
- Assemble: Proceed to generously spoon the frosting over the top of the cake and cover well, then scatter the reserved crushed pistachios over the icing as a garnish. Slice, serve and enjoy!
Notes
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How long is pistachio bundt cake good for?
This cake can be kept stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze the cake, I’d recommend freezing it without the frosting by placing the unfrosted (cooled) cake in a sealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to two months before thawing, frosting, and serving.
Can I make this pistachio cake in a different type of pan?
Absolutely! It can be made as a sheet cake, a layer cake, or even cupcakes. Be sure to adjust your baking time accordingly, though.
Turbinado sugar tips and tricks
Turbinado sugar is also labeled as raw sugar. The crystals are brown and larger than those of granulated white sugar, adding a delicious layer of crunchy texture to this cake. Baker’s sanding sugar can be used as a substitution as well.
How to remove cake from bundt pan
Once the cake has cooled for about ten minutes, it can be easily transferred to a serving dish or cake round. Center the dish or round it upside-down over the opening of the Bundt pan. Holding the dish in a place with one hand and the bottom of the Bundt pan securely with the other hand, invert it all with one motion. Set everything down onto a flat surface, and slowly remove the Bundt pan by carefully lifting it up.
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Pistachio Bundt Cake is made to be fluffy in texture, loaded with amazing flavor, and is a beautiful shade of green. This pistachio cake with frosting is appetizing and fun, the green tint is especially festive around St. Patrick’s Day!
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