Description
Experience a slice of tropical heaven with our Tropical Pistachio Bliss Cake! The unique combination of fluffy angel food cake, vibrant pistachio flavor, and sweet crushed pineapple creates a light and luscious treat perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving sunshine in dessert form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs
- 1 box angel food cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 (3.4 oz) box pistachio pudding mix
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) box pistachio pudding (for topping layer)
- Chopped pistachios, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, angel food cake mix, vegetable oil, and crushed pineapple (with juice) until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 box of pistachio pudding mix and whole milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Fold in the Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the pistachio topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top for garnish and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Chill the cake overnight for even better flavor and texture.
- Swap Cool Whip for stabilized whipped cream if preferred.
- Add shredded coconut or maraschino cherries on top for extra tropical flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tropical pistachio cake, pineapple pistachio dessert, pistachio pudding cake, angel food cake with pineapple, summer cake recipe