Description
Decadent Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake That’ll Wow Your Guests
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg (Substitute with flaxseed mixture for vegan option)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Use gluten-free flour blend if needed)
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened, use dairy-free alternative if desired)
- 1 package Pistachio Pudding Mix (Can substitute with other nut-flavored pudding mixes)
- 1 cup Chopped Pistachios (Use walnuts or pecans as a substitute)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light coat of non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Beat them until smooth and creamy. Mix in one egg, followed by the all-purpose flour and baking powder, creating a thick batter. Spread this mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring to mix well after each addition. Fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Pour the filling mixture over the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top turns golden brown, while the center remains gooey.
- Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best experience.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg