Watergate Cake

Name: Watergate Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix; 1 cup club soda; 1/2 cup canola oil; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup pistachios; FROSTING:; 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup 2% milk

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield 15 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Next time you want a fun dessert with an interesting history, try Watergate cake. With pistachio pudding mix in every layer, plus pistachios in the cake batter, this is a recipe for the nut fans in your family.

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup club soda
1/2 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
3/4 cup pistachios
FROSTING:
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup 2% milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, club soda, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in pistachios. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small bowl, combine pudding mix, whipping cream and milk; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cake.

The cake was a huge hit the very first time I made it! Wasn't sure I'd like it, but I was hooked immediately! Very light flavor if your looking to stay away from the super sweet desserts! —Stephanie Curvelo, New Bedford, Massachusetts

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