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Watergate Cake Recipe That’s Moist, Fluffy, and Easy

Watergate Cake Recipe That’s Moist, Fluffy, and Easy

This Watergate Cake Recipe is moist, fluffy, and easy to make, featuring pistachio pudding and a light frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cake pans

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 2 packages instant pistachio pudding mix divided
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda (7UP)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 units eggs
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 container whipped topping (8 oz, softened)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, mix cake mix, 1 package of pistachio pudding, soda, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  • Fold in coconut and chopped pecans gently.
  • Pour batter into pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • In a bowl, mix remaining pudding mix with milk until thick, then fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread frosting over cooled cake. Add coconut or cherries if desired, then chill before serving.

Notes

You can omit coconut and pecans if preferred. Chill the cake before serving for best texture. Yellow cake mix or different clear sodas can be used as substitutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake recipe, easy cake, Fluffy Cake, moist cake, Pistachio Cake, Watergate Cake
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