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A sliced, Iced Pistachio loaf on a white tray.
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5 from 7 votes

Pistachio Quick Bread

This loaf is the perfect combination of a cake mix and pistachio - you won't be able to resist!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pistachio, pistachio bread
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 238cal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Oven adjusted to the center rack position
  • 2 8-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" loaf pans
  • 2 sheets of parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Small bowl for icing

Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix *white will work, but yellow tastes better
  • (2) 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix two boxes
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil *or canola
  • 1 cup sour cream *full fat
  • cup carbonated water *can also use regular

Icing

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line both loaf pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine the cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, eggs, oil, water, and sour cream until blended.
  • Pour batter into parchment-lined loaf pans.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes (might be slightly longer depending on oven style), or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean after being inserted into both loaf pans.
  • Allow loaves to cool in loaf pan 10 minutes before lifting out by parchment paper. Cool for 30 minutes before icing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the icing ingredients until thick and smooth.
  • Drizzle icing over the tops of the loaves and allow the icing to set for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 238cal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg