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watergate cake

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Rose Mary Mogan
@cookinginillinois
Sauk Village, IL

I made this cake for St. Patrick's Day one year, and it has been a favorite ever since. I didn't have coconut and the glazed cherries, so I used slivered almonds, and chocolate sprinkles, I even used Chocolate cake mix. The pistachio pudding topping with the chocolate cake went very well.

(3 ratings)
yield 10 to 12 hearty appetites
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For watergate cake

  • CAKE:
  • 1 box
    white or chocolate cake mix
  • 1 box
    instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 c
    salad oil
  • 1 c
    club soda
  • 3 lg
    eggs, room temperature
  • WATERGATE ICING:
  • 2
    envelopes dream whip
  • 1 1/4 c
    cold milk, preferably whole
  • 1 box
    instant pistachio pudding mix
  • coconut, nuts, & glazed cherries

How To Make watergate cake

  • 1
    CAKE: PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES. Combine all cake ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • 2
    Pour into greased and floured layer cake pans or 9X 13 X 2 inch size pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes for 2 layers or according to directions on box for a 9X13X2 inch size pan. Cool completely before frosting cake with Watergate icing.
  • 3
    WATERGATE ICING: Whip dream whip and milk until stiff peaks form. Fold in pudding mix, and beat till mixed. Then spread on cake. Decorate with shredded coconut, nuts, & cherries as desired. Note: I used what I had on hand, slivered almonds and chocolate sprinkles.
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