Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pistachio Bread, a vibrant and festive treat that combines the nutty essence of pistachios with sweet maraschino cherries. This easy-to-make dessert is not only visually stunning with its striking green and red hues, but it also offers a unique taste that leaves everyone wanting more. Topped with a rich almond glaze, this bread is perfect for holiday gatherings, special occasions, or simply as a sweet snack any time of the day. With its soft texture and inviting aroma, Pistachio Bread is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup maraschino cherries (halved)
- For the Almond Glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-2.5 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two small loaf pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and pistachio pudding mix. Add eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream; beat until smooth.
- Drain and pat dry the maraschino cherries; fold them gently into the batter.
- Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 204mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg