Pistachio Bundt Cake

This super moist Pistachio Bundt Cake is bursting with flavor and speckled with delicious nuts.  A stunning dessert that features vibrant green pistachios making it a showstopper for any occasion. 

I have been making this Bundt cake recipe for my husband since we were married, 30 years ago.  He requests it often and the whole family devours the cake within a few short days. 

Made with a few ingredients and about 75 minutes.  If you are looking for a cake that is both beautiful and delightful, look no further than this pistachio bundt cake recipe. 

Not only is it delicious, but this bundt cake is surprisingly easy to make.  This recipe utilizes a cake mix and instant pudding mix to create a moist and flavorful cake.    

Bundt Cake Pan

What is a bundt cake pan?  Wikipedia defines a bundt pan as a large decorative donut shaped pan that was inspired from a traditional European cake. 

Cookware manufacturer Nordic Ware produced these popular pans in North America in several different styles that were used for a variety of different cake recipes.  Click here to buy my favorite bundt cake pan.   

Pistachio Cake Ingredients

• Yellow Cake Mix
• Pistachio Instant Pudding Mix
• Eggs
• Water
• Milk
• Oil
• Butter, Softened
• Flour
• Ground Cinnamon
• Sugar

How to Make a Pistachio Bundt Cake

Gather all your ingredients.  Preheat your oven to 350°F.  Grease and flour a large bundt cake pan.  Use a pastry brush to coat the inside of the pan with oil and the shake the flour to completely cover the oil by rolling the pan in different directions.

Using a KitchenAid mixer fitted with a flat paddle, add the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, water, and butter to the mixing bowl.  Beat on low speed until combined, then turn the mixer up to medium and beat for 2 minutes until well mixed. 

Pour half the batter into the prepared bundt cake pan.  Use a spatula to spread the cake batter into an even layer in the bottom of the pan. 

Cake Filling

This step is one that I have forgot to add to the cake batter and my family reminds me when they eat it that this yummy step has been missed.  A simple step that will take your cake to another level of deliciousness! 

Combine the ground cinnamon and the granulated sugar in a bowl.  With a spoon, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the cake batter in the bundt pan. 

Then top the cinnamon sugar mixture with the remaining cake batter.  Spread into an even layer with a spatula. 

Bake the Pistachio Cake with Pudding

Place the prepared pistachio pudding cake into the preheated oven.  Bake for 55 – 60 minutes. 

Test for doneness by inserting a wooden toothpick into the center of the cake.  If it comes out clean, then the cake is done. 

If the toothpick has cake batter on it, bake the cake a little longer until the toothpick does come out clean.  Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it to cool completely. 

Optional Glaze

For an extra touch of sweetness, you can create a simple glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla until smooth.  Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.