Pistachio Bread
Pistachio Bread is a delightful and visually striking dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Its vibrant green and red hues make it an eye-catching centerpiece, whether at a festive gathering or a cozy family brunch. Made with a moist and flavorful batter featuring pistachio pudding mix, this sweet bread is complemented by the addition of maraschino cherries, offering a delightful burst of flavor in every slice. Topped with a rich almond glaze, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also sure to impress your guests. Enjoy it as a dessert, breakfast treat, or even as a thoughtful gift wrapped in parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
- 1 3.4 oz. box instant pistachio pudding
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp. water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup maraschino cherries (halved)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–2 1/2 tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two small loaf pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and pistachio pudding. Add eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream; beat until smooth.
- Fold in the halved maraschino cherries.
- Divide the batter between the greased loaf pans and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the loaves to cool before preparing the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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