Description
This Pistachio Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a decadent and rich dessert combining a buttery cake crust with a creamy pistachio pudding filling. With a smooth cream cheese base infused with instant pistachio pudding and topped with crunchy chopped pistachios, it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white or yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (plus more for topping if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until a soft dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the base crust layer.
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the remaining 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and instant pistachio pudding mix. Beat the mixture until well blended. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until the mixture is smooth. Finally, fold in the chopped pistachios carefully to distribute evenly.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the prepared filling over the crust in the baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes until the edges turn golden and the center is just set but still slightly jiggly. Avoid overbaking to maintain gooey texture.
- Cool and chill: Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to set fully before slicing. Optionally, sprinkle additional chopped pistachios on top before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness and flavor, use yellow cake mix instead of white.
- This cake tastes delicious served chilled or at room temperature.
- The cake can be made a day ahead to enhance flavor and texture.
