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Red Velvet Cake with Pistachio Cream Cheese Layer


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  • Author: Chef Tasty
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: vegetarian

Description

A delicious red velvet cake topped with a creamy pistachio layer and festive toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus eggs, oil, water as needed)
  • 1 box (3 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • Red and green M&M’s or candies for topping
  • Crushed candy canes or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake the red velvet cake as directed and let cool. Slice into squares.
  2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in half the whipped topping and spread over the cake.
  3. Mix pistachio pudding with cold milk until thick. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Top with remaining whipped topping and decorate with marshmallows, M&M’s, and candy canes.
  5. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Great for holiday gatherings!
  • Can substitute other flavors of pudding for a different twist.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg