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Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake

A rich and decadent dessert featuring a creamy pistachio filling over a buttery cake base, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Pistachio Filling
  • 1 package cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup pistachio pudding mix instant
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Method
 

Prepare the Cake Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease the baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, egg, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  3. Spread the cake mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Make the Pistachio Filling
  1. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, pistachio pudding mix, eggs, milk, and melted butter. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the pistachio filling over the cake base in the baking pan.
Bake and Serve
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Allow to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra touch, top with whipped cream and crushed pistachios before serving.

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