Description
Delightful Pistachio Pineapple Cake brings tropical sweetness and nutty richness together in one irresistible dessert. Bakers craving a unique flavor combination will fall in love with this moist, flavor-packed treat that promises to elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Cake Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175C (350F) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing, flouring, or lining with parchment paper.
- Create the cake mixture by blending cake mix, crushed pineapple, chopped pistachios, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even surface, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted centrally emerges clean.
- Remove cake from oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Whip softened butter and cream cheese together until creamy and smooth in texture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, continuously beating until achieving a silky frosting consistency.
- Fold in well-drained crushed pineapple and vanilla extract into the frosting, mixing gently.
- Once the cake has cooled entirely, generously spread the pineapple cream cheese frosting across the surface.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling additional chopped pistachios over the frosted cake.
- Slice into elegant portions and serve as a delightful dessert that promises a burst of tropical and nutty flavors.
Notes
- Swap cake mix with gluten-free alternatives for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture, which could make the cake too dense or soggy during baking.
- Toast pistachios before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cake’s texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using unsweetened crushed pineapple and adjusting powdered sugar in frosting for a lighter, less sweet version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 299 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg