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A light and moist cake with crushed pineapple and pistachio flavor topped with creamy pistachio frosting.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pistachio Pineapple Cake
Calories: 310kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13 baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 box angel food cake mix
  • 1 box pistachio pudding mix (3.4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 can crushed pineapple with juices (20 oz)
  • 1 tub Cool Whip, thawed (8 oz)
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 box pistachio pudding mix (3.4 oz for frosting)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine angel food cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, oil, eggs, and crushed pineapple with juice in a bowl.
  • Beat until smooth and fully combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely.
  • Whisk milk and pudding mix together until thickened.
  • Fold in Cool Whip until smooth.
  • Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
  • Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.

Notes

Chill the cake for 1–2 hours before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg