Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pistachio Bread, a moist and easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick recipe combines a convenient cake mix with creamy pistachio pudding for a unique twist on traditional bread. Topped with a luscious almond icing and sprinkled with crunchy pistachios, this vibrant green loaf is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Ideal for brunches, gatherings, or a sweet treat at home, this Pistachio Bread is sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy it as is or customize it with your favorite mix-ins for an added personal touch.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 2 (3.5 ounce) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix (dry)
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/8 cup water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped shelled pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two loaf pans.
- Mix together white sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Coat the greased pans with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream; blend until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into each pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before icing: whisk together milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and powdered sugar until smooth; pour over cooled loaves and garnish with chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg