Buttery Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake
A nostalgic yet modern twist on the classic gooey butter cake, featuring a buttery base and a rich, creamy pistachio topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9×13 inch baking dish and give it a good greasing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until everything is well blended and smooth.
- Press this into the bottom of the prepared baking dish creating a solid base.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 2 eggs, along with the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Take the chopped pistachios and gently fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Pop it into the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
- Once baked, allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pair with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg