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In the realm of classic desserts, few cakes possess the allure and intrigue of the enigmatic Watergate Cake. Its origins shrouded in mystery, this tantalizing treat has captured the hearts and taste buds of dessert enthusiasts for decades. With its moist and fluffy texture, rich pistachio flavor, and signature green hue, the Watergate Cake has become an iconic symbol of culinary creativity and nostalgic charm. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to add a touch of intrigue to your dessert repertoire or a novice cook eager to impress your loved ones, this article will guide you through the delectable journey of creating the ultimate Watergate Cake. From gathering the necessary ingredients and understanding the historical significance of this unique dessert to mastering the art of achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures, we will unveil the secrets behind crafting this legendary culinary masterpiece.

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WATERGATE CAKE



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This vintage Watergate Cake is a pistachio, pecan, and coconut dessert that's topped with a creamy whipped frosting.

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15.25 ounce) box white cake mix
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 small box instant pistachio pudding mix
3 eggs
1 cup club soda, 7UP or ginger ale
½ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup sweetened coconut flakes
2 envelopes (2.6 oz total) Dream Whip
1 ¼ cups cold milk
1 small box instant pistachio pudding mix
½ cup sweetened coconut flakes
½ cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, pudding mix, eggs and soda. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed for about 30 seconds, and then on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes (scraping the sides of the bowl regularly). Fold in the pecans and coconut. Transfer batter to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees F for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cake is cool, prepare the frosting.
  • In a large bowl, combine Dream Whip and cold milk. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form (about 4-5 minutes). Add pudding mix and beat until fluffy. Spread on cake and sprinkle coconut and pecans over top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 340.2 kcal, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, Fat 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Sodium 220.4 mg, Fiber 1.3 g, Sugar 15.3 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.6 g

WATERGATE CAKE IV



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This cake recipe uses pistachio pudding mix in both batter and frosting for delicious cake take on Watergate salad.

Provided by JBS BOX

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup cold milk

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, eggs, oil, soda drink and 1 box pistachio pudding. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • While cake is baking, mix 1 box pistachio pudding, whipped topping, and milk. Chill. Ice cooled cake with chilled frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 366.3 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

CLASSIC WATERGATE CAKE



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Classic Watergate cake is made with a cake mix, pistachio pudding, 7UP, coconut, and chopped pecans for a unique and sweet treat.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 white cake mix (2 layer size)
3 large eggs
2 packages (3 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding (divided)
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup 7-up
1 cup chopped pecans (divided)
1 cup flaked coconut (divided)
2 envelopes Dream Whip dry whipped topping mix
1 1/4 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 F.
  • Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • Empty the white cake mix into a large mixing bowl with the eggs, 1 package of the pudding mix, 1 cup of vegetable oil, and the 7UP. With an electric mixer on low, combine the ingredients. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans and 1/2 cup of coconut until well blended.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake completely in the pan on a rack.
  • When the cake has cooled completely, prepare the frosting.
  • Combine the 2 envelopes of Dream Whip with the milk; beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the remaining package of dry pistachio pudding mix and continue beating until well blended. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
  • Put the coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly until the coconut is well-browned. Remove the coconut to a plate to cool and then sprinkle it over the frosting.
  • Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for four to six days. According to the Kraft foodservice website, it can be stored in the refrigerator without spoilage for "several days."

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 16 to 24 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WATERGATE CAKE III



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I leave the coconut and nuts out, and it is still very good. I get rave reviews when I take it anywhere!

Provided by Shawna Wallis

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Coconut Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
3 eggs
1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Mix together cake mix, 1 box pudding mix, eggs, oil, and soda drink. Stir in coconut and nuts if desired. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool.
  • Beat 1 box pudding and milk together. Fold in whipped topping. Frost cooled cake. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 374.3 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

WATERGATE CAKE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts :

WATERGATE CAKE



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The Watergate Cake made news in Washington a couple years after President Nixon resigned from office in 1974.

Provided by From Dorothy Sietsema

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter or vegetable oil, for greasing the pan
One (15.25-ounce/432-gram) box white cake mix, such as Duncan Hines
One (3.4-ounce/96-gram) package pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix, such as Jell-O brand
1 cup (240 milliliters) vegetable oil
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (240 milliliters) club soda or lemon-lime soda, such as Sprite
1/2 cup (1 3/4 ounces/50 grams) coarsely chopped raw walnuts
One (9-ounce) container whipped topping, such as Cool Whip
1 cup (240 milliliters) whole or reduced fat milk
One (3.4-ounce/96-gram) package pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix, such as Jell-O brand

Steps:

  • 1 Make the cake: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees
  • 2 Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with the butter or vegetable oil
  • 3 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment - or, if using a hand-mixer or whisk, in a large bowl - combine the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, soda and nuts
  • 4 Beat on medium speed until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes
  • 5 Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, making sure to scrape all of it from the bowl with a rubber spatula
  • 6 Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top turns deep gold
  • 7 Remove from the oven and transfer the pan to a wire rack; let cool completely before frosting, about 30 minutes
  • 8 Make the topping: Clean the bowl used to make the batter
  • 9 Then, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment - or if using a hand mixer or whisk, the large bowl - combine the whipped topping, milk and pudding mix
  • 10 Beat at medium speed until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes
  • 11 Assemble the cake: Spread the topping on the cooled cake, loosely cover with aluminum foil without touching the surface of the cake (plastic wrap has a tendency to pick up the topping) and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 21 g, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 416 mg, Sugar 26 g

THE WATERGATE CAKE



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I know that there are a few other recipes with the same name, but this one is a little different. My husband and daughter are very picky, and this is their FAVORITE cake. It is from the cookbook CHOCOLATE from the Cake Mix Doctor. Using the ginger ale instead of a carbonated lemon-lime beverage really does make a difference.

Provided by mrsjjkool

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 9 by 13 inch cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

vegetable oil, spray for misting the pan
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package plain white cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup vegetable oil or 1 cup applesauce
1 cup ginger ale
3 large eggs
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 1/2 cups milk
1 small container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafer

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly mist a 13- by 9- inch pan with vegetable oil spray. Set the pan aside.
  • Place the cake mix, pudding mix, oil (or applesauce), ginger ale, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping down the sides again if needed. The batter should look well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the rubber spatula. Place the pan in the oven.
  • Bake the cake until it springs back when lightly pressed with your finger, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely, 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the frosting: Whisk together the pudding mix and milk in a large mixing bowl. It should thicken up (but not set) in 2 to 3 minutes. Then, gently fold in the whipped topping. Spread the frosting over the top of the cake.
  • Sprinkle the crushed chocolate wafers and toasted almonds over the top of the cake. Slice and serve.
  • NOTE: Store this cake, lightly covered with wax paper, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week (if it lasts that long).

WATERGATE CAKE



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This is a cake my grandma use to make when I was younger. She would leave coconut off a portion of the cake for me. I don't know why they call it watergate cake.

Provided by Tarynne

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
3/4 cup oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage
1 cup powdered sugar
carbonated lemon-lime beverage
1 package instant pistachio pudding mix
2 envelopes Dream Whip
2 cups cold milk
nuts (optional)
coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 2 layer cake pans or a tube pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix cake ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour into cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 - 60 min.
  • Knife will come out clean when done.
  • Meanwhile mix powdered sugar with just enough lemon lime soda to make a paste.
  • Spread Glaze on cake while hot.
  • Prepare frosting.
  • add pudding mix dream whip& milk in a mixing bowl mix till peaks form.
  • Frost cake when it has cooled.
  • sprinkle with nuts& coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5141.3, Fat 287.7, SaturatedFat 50.1, Cholesterol 702.8, Sodium 4345.6, Carbohydrate 586.9, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 424.3, Protein 70

WATERGATE POKE CAKE



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Enjoy a classic taste in an all new way this evening with Watergate Poke Cake. Watergate Poke Cake is as gorgeous and as scrumptious as you are hoping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding, divided
2 cups milk
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 13x9-inch cake. Immediately poke deep holes in cake at 1-inch intervals, using handle of wooden spoon.
  • Beat 1 pkg. pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Immediately pour over warm cake. Use offset spatula to spread pudding into holes in cake.
  • Combine pineapple, 1/4 cup nuts and remaining dry pudding mix in medium bowl. Gently stir in COOL WHIP; spread over cake.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with marshmallows and remaining nuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 2.0264 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6669 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter: This will help you control the amount of salt in the cake and prevent it from being too salty.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it lighter and more tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the cake from curdling.
  • Sift the flour before measuring it: This will help to ensure that you have the correct amount of flour and that it is evenly distributed throughout the cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, making the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will help to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.

Conclusion:

The Watergate cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and creamy frosting, the Watergate cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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