Description
Pistachio Bread is a vibrant and delightful treat that brings warmth and joy to any occasion. With its beautiful green and red hues, this sweet bread not only looks festive but also delivers a rich flavor profile thanks to the unique combination of pistachios and cherries. Topped with a luscious almond glaze, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings, brunches, or simply as an indulgent snack. Easy to make and versatile, you can enjoy it any time of day or gift it to loved ones for a thoughtful homemade surprise. This recipe is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 box instant pistachio pudding (3.4 oz)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup halved maraschino cherries
- Optional: green food coloring
- For the glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar, 2–2.5 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two small loaf pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and pistachio pudding. Add eggs, oil, water, and sour cream; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the drained and halved cherries into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 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 serving
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg