PISTACHIO PINEAPPLE CAKE
I simply adore simple dessert recipes that begin with cake mixes. Making this pistachio cake is so easy that nobody would ever suspect that it begins with a package of instant pudding and a cake mix.
Ingredients for Pistachio and Pineapple Cake:
- One package (15.25 ounces) Mixture of yellow cake
- One box, weighing 3.4 ounces Pistachio pudding mix in a flash
- half a cup of vegetable or canola oil
- Three big eggs
- One can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks (do not drain)
- For the Frosting of Pistachio Pudding:
- Three-quarter cup of nonfat milk
- Half a cup of heavy cream
- One box, weighing 3.4 ounces Pistachio pudding mix in a flash
- Eight ounces Thawed Cool Whip
- Pistachios, chopped (optional) as a topping
Guidelines
- Set oven temperature to 350°F. Apply cooking spray to a 9 x 13 baking pan.
- Mix the cake mix, instant pudding mix, canola oil, eggs, and crushed pineapple (with juice) in a large mixing basin or the bowl of a stand mixer. Using a handheld mixer, mix on medium-high speed for approximately two minutes, or until thoroughly mixed.
- Evenly distribute the batter after pouring it into the baking dish that has been ready.
- A toothpick put into the center of the cake should come out clean after 35 to 40 minutes of baking.
- On a cooling rack, let the cake cool fully.
- Hold off on frosting the cake with pistachios until it has cooled fully. Combine the heavy cream and half-and-half milk in a mixing dish. Whisk in the until thoroughly blended, about one to two minutes, using the instant pistachio pudding mix. Give it a five-minute rest to thicken.
- Add the thawed Cool Whip and stir until thoroughly combined. Use the pistachio pudding icing to cover the cake. Before serving, place a cover or piece of tin foil over the pan and refrigerate for four to six hours or overnight.
- Note: Refrigerating the cake before serving is not necessary, although it is advised for optimal flavor and texture.
- For an even more pleasant treat, the icing gets thicker and the cake absorbs all the flavorful goodness!