Watergate cake III, also known as Pistachio Delight, is a beloved dessert with a rich history and tantalizing flavors. With its origins dating back to the early 1970s, this cake gained popularity for its unique combination of pistachio pudding, whipped topping, and crushed pineapple, making it a refreshing and delectable treat. As the name suggests, this extraordinary cake not only satisfies your taste buds but also holds a special place in culinary folklore. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipes and tips for creating an unforgettable Watergate cake III.
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WATERGATE CAKE
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
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 III
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
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
CLASSIC WATERGATE CAKE
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
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
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 :
THE WATERGATE CAKE
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
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 IV
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
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
WATERGATE CAKE
Inspired by the iconic Watergate Salad, this moist tube cake is studded with walnuts, flavored with pistachio pudding mix and dusted with powdered sugar.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 55m
Yield Makes 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cake mix, dry pudding mix, soda, oil and eggs in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Gently stir in walnuts.
- Pour batter into greased and floured fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
WATERGATE CAKE RECIPE
Bring together the great tastes of pineapple and pistachio for our Watergate Cake Recipe. It's amazing how much everyone loves this Watergate Cake Recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h55m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cover bottoms of 2 (9-inch) round pans with parchment; spray with cooking spray. Drain pineapple, reserving liquid.
- Prepare cake batter as directed on package, substituting reserved pineapple liquid for part of the water. Blend in 1 pkg. dry pudding mix. Add pineapple and 1 cup nuts; mix well.
- Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove cakes from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
- Meanwhile, beat remaining pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Add marshmallow creme; mix well. Stir in COOL WHIP. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Stack cake layers on plate, filling and frosting with COOL WHIP mixture. Refrigerate 30 min.
- Top with marshmallows and remaining nuts before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
WATERGATE CAKE
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
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
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: This will give your cake the best flavor and texture.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and airy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter: This will help to ensure that the cake is light and fluffy.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Watergate cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, creamy frosting, and nutty flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Watergate cake a try - you won't be disappointed!
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