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Watergate Cake

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A delightful and unique dessert featuring pistachio flavor and a moist texture, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16.25-ounce) box white cake mix
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant pistachio pudding
  • 1 cup 7 Up (or club soda)
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant pistachio pudding
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (for garnish)
  • Maraschino cherries (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven as per the cake mix instructions.
  2. Mix the cake mix, pistachio pudding, 7 Up, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Fold in the sweetened coconut and chopped pecans.
  4. Pour batter into two greased and floured round cake pans.
  5. Bake according to the cake mix instructions and allow to cool completely.
  6. For frosting, mix the second box of pistachio pudding with whole milk until smooth; fold in the whipped topping.
  7. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top.
  8. Add the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with remaining frosting.
  9. Garnish with sweetened coconut and Maraschino cherries.

Notes

To keep fresh, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Can also be frozen in individual slices.

  • Author: dailyciousrecipes
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg