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Easy Pistachio Pudding Quick Bread with Almond Glaze

Close-up of a freshly baked pistachio bread loaf, sliced to show the green crumb, topped with white glaze and chopped pistachios.
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Bake this simple, moist pistachio bread using pudding mix for a tender crumb. Top it with a sweet almond glaze for a perfect breakfast or dessert loaf.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shelled, chopped pistachios (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pistachio pudding mix and the yellow cake mix. Do not use the ingredients listed on the cake mix box.
  3. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and water to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined.
  4. Stir in the 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios and the vanilla extract by hand. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the bread cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk or water until smooth. Add more liquid, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach a thick, pourable consistency.
  9. Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the almond glaze over the top. Sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios, if desired.

Notes

  • For a brighter green color, you can add 1-2 drops of green food coloring to the batter.
  • This recipe works well as a Holiday Quick Bread for Christmas gatherings.
  • If you prefer a lemon flavor, substitute the almond extract in the glaze with lemon zest and lemon juice.

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