Description

Delight in the moist and flavorful Pistachio Bread, a unique twist on classic quick bread made with yellow cake mix and instant pistachio pudding. This bread is enhanced with warm cinnamon and sugar, topped with a luscious almond-vanilla glaze, and finished with crunchy chopped pistachios for added texture and nutty flavor. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Bread:

1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
4 eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅛ cup water
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ to 1 cup chopped pistachios

Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Milk, as needed (1 tablespoon at a time)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bread.
Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant pistachio pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Prepare the Loaf Pans: In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Grease two regular-size loaf pans thoroughly, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on the bottoms and sides of the greased pans to add sweetness and flavor.
Fill and Bake: Divide the batter evenly, pouring half into each prepared loaf pan. Place the pans in the oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool completely in the pans.
Make the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until the glaze reaches your desired consistency—smooth and pourable but not too runny.
Finish the Bread: Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the almond-vanilla glaze generously over the top. Immediately sprinkle with chopped pistachios for an added crunch and nutty flavor. Slice and serve to enjoy this delicious treat.

Notes

To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the bread; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
For added flavor, you can toast the chopped pistachios lightly before sprinkling them on the glaze.
The glaze consistency can be adjusted by varying the amount of milk; add slowly to avoid a glaze that’s too thin.
If you prefer, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.
This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: pistachio bread, pistachio quick bread, nutty bread, glazed bread, cinnamon sugar bread, dessert bread, easy bread recipe