Indulge in the decadent fusion of flavors with this delightful Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cake, a heavenly creation that seamlessly blends the nutty richness of pistachios with the irresistible allure of chocolate chips. Crafted to perfection, this recipe promises a luscious treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can effortlessly whip up this delectable dessert, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or any occasion when you desire a sweet indulgence.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Yield: 1 ten-inch tube cake
Ingredients:
- 1 package instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Flour for coating chocolate chips
- Chocolate jimmies for topping
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it reaches the perfect temperature to bake your cake to perfection.
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Prepare Pan: Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan, ensuring that your cake releases effortlessly after baking, leaving you with a flawless presentation.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixer bowl, combine the dry cake mix, instant pistachio pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla extract. Blend the ingredients on low speed until moistened, scraping the bowl constantly to ensure everything is evenly incorporated, which should take about half a minute.
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Beat Mixture: Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue beating the mixture for approximately 3 minutes, scraping the bowl frequently to ensure a smooth and uniform texture is achieved.
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Prepare Chocolate Chips: Toss the chocolate chips with a small amount of flour. This step helps suspend the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter, preventing them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
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Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the flour-coated chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are distributed evenly for a delightful burst of chocolate in every bite.
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Top with Chocolate Jimmies: Sprinkle the top of the batter with chocolate jimmies, adding a touch of whimsy and enhancing the visual appeal of your cake.
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Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the prepared batter into the greased and floured tube pan, spreading it evenly to ensure even baking and a uniform rise.
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Bake to Perfection: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, indicating that it is perfectly baked and ready to be enjoyed.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, remove the pan and marvel at your masterpiece, ready to be served and savored.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 4848.3
- Fat: 289.8g
- Saturated Fat: 90.1g
- Cholesterol: 957.7mg
- Sodium: 3863.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 530.1g
- Fiber: 16g
- Sugar: 323.5g
- Protein: 62.8g
Recipe Notes:
- For added convenience, consider using a non-stick cooking spray with flour to ensure easy release of the cake from the pan.
- To enhance the pistachio flavor, you can sprinkle crushed pistachios on top of the cake before baking or incorporate them into the batter for an extra layer of nuttiness.
- Serve slices of this indulgent Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat that is sure to delight your senses.
