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Ultra Moist Pistachio Pudding Bread

Close-up of a freshly baked pistachio bread loaf, drizzled with white glaze and topped with chopped pistachios.
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Make an ultra-moist, sweet, and nutty pistachio quick bread using instant pudding mix for guaranteed tenderness. This loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup shelled, chopped pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons milk or water
  • For the Glaze: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix and the instant pistachio pudding mix.
  3. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and water to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined, then increase speed to medium and beat for two minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped pistachios and vanilla extract by hand. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the bread cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth. Add more liquid, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a stronger pistachio color, add a drop or two of green food coloring to the batter.
  • You can substitute the chopped pistachios in the batter with 1/2 cup of shelled pistachios and 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
  • If you do not have instant pudding mix, you can use a standard pistachio cake mix for a simpler version of this easy dessert loaf.

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