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Pistachio Coffee Cake Recipe

Pistachio Coffee Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of pistachio and cinnamon with this Pistachio Coffee Cake recipe. A moist and tender cake with a crunchy streusel topping and optional glaze, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Streusel:

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Glaze (optional):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 23 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan or baking dish.
  2. Mix the Batter: Combine cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, milk, and vanilla. Fold in chopped pistachios.
  3. Prepare Streusel: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and more pistachios for streusel.
  4. Layer and Bake: Pour batter into pan, sprinkle with streusel, repeat layers. Bake for 45–50 minutes.
  5. Cool and Glaze: Let cake cool, then drizzle with glaze if desired.

Notes

  • Enhance flavor with almond extract or toasted pistachios.
  • Keeps moist for days, ideal for preparing ahead.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 370mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg