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Frosted Pistachio Cake with Pudding Mix

In this post, we'll show you how to make Frosted Pistachio Cake made with Pudding Mix. This super moist pistachio cake comes together with yellow cake mix, pistachio pudding, and pantry staples. Frosted with a fluffy, blended pistachio pudding, Dream Whip, and pecans, this cake is heavenly, and melts in your mouth!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time34 minutes
1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dream Whip pistachio frosting, pistachio cake, Pistachio Dream Whip cake, pistachio pudding cake
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 217cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • bundt pan
  • Hand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • rubber spatula
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 15.25 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 3.4 ounces Pistachio pudding mix 1 box
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup club soda

Pistachio Dream Whip Frosting

  • 5.2 ounces Dream Whip 2 packets
  • 3.4 ounces Pistachio pudding mix
  • ½ cup pecans
  • cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a Bundt pan with nonstick spray and flour.
  • Add yellow cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, water, eggs, and oil to a large mixing bowl. Beat using a hand mixer at medium speed until combined (about 45 seconds). Carefully add batter to the cake pan
  • Bake on the center oven rack for 32-34 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The cake will be slightly golden brown and springy to the touch.
  • Allow cake to cool to room temperature for about an hour.

Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, add Dream Whip, pistachio pudding mix, and milk. Use a hand mixer to beat the ingredients for 4-6 minutes or until light, fluffy peaks form.
  • Use a rubber spatula to frost this cake. You will have ample frosting to generously cover the cake. Coat frosting with crushed pecans and serve.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 217cal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg