Description
Pistachio Bread is a delightful sweet treat that combines the nutty flavor of pistachios with the vibrant sweetness of maraschino cherries, creating a visually stunning and deliciously unique loaf. Topped with a luscious almond glaze, this festive bread is perfect for celebrations, brunches, or as a special dessert. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, Pistachio Bread is sure to impress your guests and elevate any gathering. Whether enjoyed with coffee in the morning or as a dessert after dinner, this moist and flavorful bread will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pkg yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup maraschino cherries (halved)
- Almond glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–2.5 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two small loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix and pistachio pudding.
- Add eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream; beat until smooth.
- Fold in halved maraschino cherries.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on wire racks before glazing with the almond mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg