Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake: The Best Indulgent Treat You’ll Love
This Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake is an indulgent treat that’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup pistachio nuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 2 eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the chopped pistachios, then pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the pistachios with walnuts or almonds for a different flavor.
- Serve with whipped cream or icing on top for extra indulgence!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pistachio, Gooey Butter Cake, Dessert, Indulgent Treat