Watergate Cake I

Rating: 4.77 stars
13 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

If you like pistachio pudding, you will like this cake.

By Suzanne Stull
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Ingredients

24
Original recipe yields 24 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan.

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  • Combine the cake mix, 1 box of the instant pistachio pudding, the vegetable oil, club soda, eggs, and 1/2 cup of the chopped walnuts. Stir until just combined and pour into the prepared pan.

  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Let cake cool then frost.

  • To Make Frosting: Beat the milk into the remaining box of pistachio pudding. Prepare topping mix according to package directions. Fold into pudding mixture. Spread over top of cooled cake and sprinkle with walnuts and maraschino cherries.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
252.6 calories; 2.5 g protein; 26.7 g carbohydrates; 23.5 mg cholesterol; 271.4 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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Lori L.
Rating: 5 stars
03/09/2009
I always think of this cake around St. Patrick's Day. It's hard to tell from the picture but it's a light green from the pistachio pudding. I omit the walnuts and the frosting and add mini chocolate chips. Also, I only use the amount of oil that is called for on the back of the cake mix box. One cup of oil would have been way too much. Quick, easy and very moist. Read More
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(9)
13 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Lori L.
Rating: 5 stars
03/09/2009
I always think of this cake around St. Patrick's Day. It's hard to tell from the picture but it's a light green from the pistachio pudding. I omit the walnuts and the frosting and add mini chocolate chips. Also, I only use the amount of oil that is called for on the back of the cake mix box. One cup of oil would have been way too much. Quick, easy and very moist. Read More
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TUNISIANSWIFE
Rating: 5 stars
01/28/2006
ease of preparation inexpensive ingredients make this a great cake! I love to stock up on those cake and pudding mixes when they are on sale...this is a MUST DO CAKE!!! My co-workers raved and raved over this. The frosting is delicious! I used store brand mix instead of dream whip and it came out just as nice. It is soo incredibly fluffy and great tasting. It looks so pretty too with the cherries on top. I wouldn't change a thing....this is a great recipe. Give it a try! Sooo wonderfully moist too. Read More
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ELETA
Rating: 5 stars
07/21/2003
I was looking for a recipe I had many years ago and this one was similar. Excellent! Read More
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Azrael
Rating: 5 stars
12/12/2005
I made this for my office Christmas party and everyone LOVED it!!! Read More
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imcooking88
Rating: 5 stars
06/13/2008
omg! this is such a good recipe. I like this better as cupcakes they turned out better for me:) Read More
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islandwarrior
Rating: 5 stars
08/17/2008
This cake was simple to make and it taste great. I made it for my Mom Grandma and Aunties for Mothers Day and they were raving about it. This is one cake I'll definitely make again. Read More
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HONEYBLADE
Rating: 4 stars
08/29/2002
I really enjoyed this cake. It was very moist and the frosting was yummy. I would definitely make it again. Read More
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FunnyBunny
Rating: 5 stars
03/03/2008
Best cake recipe ever! Have loved this since I was a child. I remember my aunt making this cake every Easter & now I make it for my family on Easter. Couldn't recommend this cake more!:) Read More
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RRHOOP5469
Rating: 5 stars
12/06/2008
I absolutely loved this. I was looking for something to use with pistachio pudding mix and found this. Had to try it. Thanks for sharing. Read More
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