Description
A rich and sweet cake featuring a dense, buttery crust and a soft, gooey pistachio filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 box (16 ounces) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pistachio pudding mix (dry mix)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, and the first 2 eggs. Mix until just combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Beat in the remaining 2 eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, pistachio pudding mix, and milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the pistachio pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Do not overmix.
- Pour the gooey filling evenly over the partially baked crust. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For easier slicing, chill the cake for at least 2 hours before cutting.
- You can substitute almond extract for vanilla extract for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: pistachio cake, gooey butter cake, yellow cake mix recipe, sweet dessert, baked dessert