Description
This Pistachio Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a rich and decadent dessert featuring a buttery yellow cake crust topped with a creamy, pistachio-infused filling. With its gooey center and slightly firm crust, this cake is perfect for any occasion and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with its nutty pistachio flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or any basic cake mix)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 box pistachio instant pudding mix (approximately 3.4 oz)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. In a medium bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until well combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish forming the crust.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, pistachio pudding mix, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat again until everything is well combined and the filling is smooth.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the pistachio filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a little gooeyness remaining.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan before cutting into squares. The cake will have a soft, gooey center and a slightly firm crust. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are fully softened to achieve a smooth filling.
- Don’t overbake; the cake should retain some gooeyness in the center for the best texture.
- The cake is delicious when served chilled or at room temperature, depending on your preference.
- Use a quality pistachio pudding mix to enhance the nutty flavor.
- For a nuttier crunch, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before baking if desired.
