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Grandma’s Pistachio Bread {VIDEO!}

December 21, 2014

This super moist Pistachio Bread recipe is made with one bowl, no mixer required, and is sooo easy! This Pistachio Bread is made with pistachio pudding mix, yellow cake mix, and ribbons of cinnamon-sugar for an ultra delicious bread or coffee cake! A family favorite that my Grandma’s been making for DECADES!

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*This Pistachio Bread recipe was updated 11/13/16 with some newer, prettier pics! I hope they are prettier. 🙂

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I am so disconnected from the world. I am back in Pennsylvania visiting my family this week for the holidays. I’m staying mostly at my Grandma’s house, and she doesn’t have internet. I mean, of course, because there aren’t that many 89-year-olds that really need internet! Totally understandable, but as a result, I am pretty MIA on the blog this week! My apologies. You deserve a break from my chatter anyway, so I’ll spare you any small talk and we’ll get more or less straight to the good stuff….

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FOOD. Food with SUGAR in it. Lots of sugar. That’s what we’re all here for.

Let’s face it, we’re all swimming in last minute holiday preparations anyway, and you probably have all sorts of fun activities and family stuff going on this week! Since I’m home visiting family, staying at my Grandma’s, and since we often make this Pistachio Bread together for the holidays (though we make it year-round too), it seems fitting to share her Pistachio Bread recipe! I grew up on this stuff.

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It’s absurdly easy and only requires a handful of ingredients. You can mix this Pistachio Bread altogether in one single bowl – no mixer is needed! It’s easy prep and easy clean up! When you’re mixing it, the pistachio pudding kinda makes it look like something out of Ghostbusters, but it definitely bakes up much more pretty.

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We call it a bread, yes, but it’s pretty cake-like! This Pistachio Bread is moist and sweet, and has a thick ribbon of cinnamon and sugar both through the middle and on top. In the middle, it gets deliciously gooey and sticky, and it forms a perfect crustiness on top! Pistachio Bread is a fabulous snack or dessert, but warm from the oven with a pat of butter, this bread is perfect as a coffee cake for breakfast or brunch too. We love it and it’s been a family favorite for YEARS.

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No one has to know how simple it is to make. That part stays a secret. K?

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Grandma's Pistachio Bread {VIDEO!}

This super moist Pistachio Bread recipe is made with one bowl, no mixer required, and is sooo easy! This Pistachio Bread is made with pistachio pudding mix, yellow cake mix, and ribbons of cinnamon-sugar for an ultra delicious bread or coffee cake! A family favorite that my Grandma's been making for DECADES!
Course Cake/Bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 box golden butter or yellow cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 c. sour cream reduced-fat is fine
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 - 3 oz. box instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1/2 c. cinnamon-sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, and pudding mix. Mixture will be thick.
  2. Spread half of it into a lightly greased tube pan.
  3. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  4. Swirl lightly with a knife.
  5. Add remaining batter to tube pan, and knife in remaining cinnamon-sugar.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until edges are golden, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.

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If you love pistachio things, you might want to try these Pistachio Sugar Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. They are so well-loved! I also adore this Amaretto Pistachio Cheesecake – the flavor combo is out-of-this-world. And this Coconut Pistachio Bundt Cake is INSANE. I am OBSESSED with it!

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Filed Under: Breads & Muffins, Breakfast, Cakes & Cupcakes, Christmas, Holidays, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Thanksgiving 64 Comments

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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    December 21, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I hope you have a great time in Pennsylvania, Sarah! I’m sure it must be strange to not have the internet! I’m loving this pistachio bread. It looks so gorgeous! I love the cinnamon sugar topping, too. Sounds like this would make the perfect Christmas morning breakfast!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 22, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      YES, I’m dying without internet! How sad is that though? I’m blogging from one of Erie’s 2 Starbucks right now. Haha! Wait… maybe they have 3 Starbucks in this city now. Haha! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Zainab says

    December 21, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    What a great bread!!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 22, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks, girl! Happy Holidays to you! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

    December 21, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    This pistachio bread looks amazing, I love any kind of coffee cake, but especially with lots of cinnamon sugar. That ribbon of cinnamon sugar in the middle is the best! Have a great week visiting family! I’ll be MIA next week for the same reason, away from internet! Might be kind of nice though, unplugging for a few days! Haven’t done that in a while! Merry Christmas! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 22, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      It’s definitely nice unplugging, especially for the holidays, but it’s HARD! How sad is that? I’m reaaaally struggling without feeling connected to things, but I’m trying to savor it too! I hope you have wonderful holidays Stacey! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    December 22, 2014 at 8:29 am

    Love grandmas pistachio bread, it looks incredible! Have a wonderful time in PA and Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 22, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you! You too!!! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

      Reply
  5. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    December 22, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    I love how simple this bread is! Have a great Christmas and enjoy your time with family!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 23, 2014 at 6:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Ashley! You too!! Hope you have a Merry Christmas with your family! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Ann Marie says

    December 27, 2014 at 3:05 am

    This sounds delicious. It looks like a coffee cake that’s very easy to make. I will make it!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 27, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Yes! It’s ridiculously easy! And it’s so moist and delicious. Let me know if you try it! We love it! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lou Lou Girls says

    December 29, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Hello cute lady! I bet this little gem made a lot of people happy! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 1, 2015 at 10:58 am

      Thanks for the party! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    Is there no water or other liquid in this recipe? I don’t want to mess up!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 31, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Hi Linda! Correct – there is no other liquid! It’s very thick. Very thick and goopy, but it will bake perfectly! I hope that helps, let me know how it turns out! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Suzanne says

    January 1, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    This looks and sounds amazing – Pinning! I have a similar recipe from my grandmother that I was thinking of making the other day. Her recipe has a frosting made with the pistachio pudding mix and cream. Love the idea of the cinnamon and sugar topping. Thanks for sharing, Suzanne

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 4, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Oh, that’s great! I’ve never heard of the variation with frosting, but I’m definitely on board with that!! Frosting is always a good thing! 🙂 Happy New Year!

      Reply
  10. Stephanie says

    January 3, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    My husband would love this!

    Reply
  11. Becky says

    January 5, 2015 at 8:04 am

    5 stars
    Made this over the holidays; it was delicious and my family loved it! Very easy too! Just my kind of recipe!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 6, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      Oh, great!! I’m so glad to hear that, Becky! I agree that it’s super easy and delicious. It’s been a family favorite of ours for a really long time! I’m so glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Katie says

    January 15, 2015 at 1:04 am

    I love pistascio! This looks amazing! Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 16, 2015 at 11:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Katie! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Karly says

    January 18, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    This sounds out of this world amazing! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 19, 2015 at 10:49 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

    January 19, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    Sarah I cannot wait to try this cake! Yum! Thanks so much for sharing this at the Project Parade! Hope to see you there again this week:)

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 19, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you so much, Shannon! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Krissy Allori {self proclaimed foodie} says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:09 am

    These look so delicious! I’m featuring them as on of my favorites over at Wednesday Whatsits.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2015 at 11:46 am

      Great – thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Trish says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    Ha! Ghostbusters cake! i love it. It looks completely delicious. I LOVE pistachio pudding. Definitely trying this one out. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      Doesn’t it look reminiscent of something out of Ghostbusters?? Lol! Tastes AMAZING though and is so moist! Let me know if you try it! Thanks, Trish! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Natalie says

    December 26, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    I made this yesterday for Christmas morning. Huge hit! Just the right amount of sweet! Easy to make and just delicious!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 30, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      Yay!! My Grandma would be so happy to hear that you like it. We love it and have made it for years! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Carol says

    March 13, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    Thinking for making this for st. Patrick’s day breakfast. Can I make it in a bundt pan?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 14, 2016 at 9:26 am

      Absolutely! That would work, for sure!

      Reply
  19. Alexandra Robertson says

    November 14, 2016 at 7:34 am

    It maybe my phone, but I cannot see the recipe portion?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:01 pm

      Sometimes on mobile, it prompts with a ‘read more’. Do you see where you ‘read more’ and the recipe is always at the bottom of the post! Just scroll down, or do ‘read more’. Thanks, Alexandra!

      Reply
  20. Mary says

    February 14, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    Can I substitute Greek yogurt for the sour scream?

    Ty!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 14, 2019 at 6:52 pm

      Yes! You can!

      Reply

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