Best 11 Watergate Cake Recipes

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Watergate cake, also known as pistachio poke cake, is a lush, moist, and flavorful dessert that has been a classic favorite for decades. With its layers of pistachio cake, creamy filling, and fluffy whipped topping, this cake is a delight for any occasion. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of creating the perfect watergate cake, providing detailed instructions, helpful tips, and variations to suit your preferences. Get ready to indulge in a sweet and nostalgic treat that will surely impress your family and friends.

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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 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

WATERGATE CAKE I



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

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup carbonated water
3 eggs
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup milk
1 (1.5 ounce) envelope instant dessert topping
¼ cup chopped walnuts
12 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan.
  • 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 : Calories 252.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 271.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

WATERGATE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE



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This Watergate cake brings a plain pistachio cake to a whole new level. The pineapple makes the cake tender and full of flavor. Chopped pistachios add some texture. The creamy frosting is fluffy and not too sweet - the perfect complement to this cake. Make sure to let this get really cold, it's best when served cold. Perfect for...

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box white cake mix
1 c crushed pineapples (drained)
1/2 c pistachio nuts, chopped
1 box pistachio pudding, 3.4 oz
3 eggs
1 c water
1/3 c oil
FROSTING
12 oz tub of Cool Whip
1 box pistachio pudding, 3.4 oz.
1 c milk
1/4 c pistachio nuts, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, mix all cake ingredients for two minutes on medium speed.
  • 2. Fold in the nuts.
  • 3. Pour into 2 round cake pans or a 9x13 baking pan.
  • 4. Bake according to cake mix directions.
  • 5. Cool cakes completely.
  • 6. While cake is cooking, in a medium bowl mix pudding and milk. Chill for 5 minutes. Fold in Cool Whip and chill until cake is ready for frosting.
  • 7. After cakes are cooled completely frost.
  • 8. Refrigerate until time to serve. Keep any leftover cake refrigerated.

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

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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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.

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

CAKE:
1 box white or chocolate cake mix
1 box instant pistachio pudding mix
1 c salad oil
1 c club soda
3 large 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

Steps:

  • 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.

WATERGATE CAKE WITH FROSTING



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A Yummy Cake!

Provided by Eve Peterson

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg white cake mix
3 eggs
1 pkg instant pistachio pudding
1 c oil
1 c 7 up(or diet)
1/2 c nuts(optional)
1 c milk
1 container cool whip(9oz)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients except nuts and pudding. Mix 4 minutes, then add nuts. Pour in 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
  • 2. Frosting: 1 pkg. pistachio pudding 1 C. milk 1(9oz) cool whip. Mix pudding and milk before the cool whip. Beat pudding and milk for 2 minutes and fold cool whip. Frost cooled cake and refrigerate.

WATERGATE CAKE II



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White cake with pistachio pudding, coconut and pecans topped with pistachio icing.

Provided by Bev

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Coconut Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
3 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
¾ cup flaked coconut
¾ cup chopped pecans
2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
1 ½ cups milk
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Mix cake mix, oil, eggs, soda drink, and 1 package pudding well, about 5 minutes. Fold in coconut and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Cool.
  • To Make Icing: Combine dream whip, milk, and 1 package pudding. Beat until thick. Spread over cake. Sprinkle nuts and coconut on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 385.8 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

WATERGATE CAKE



Watergate Cake image

I have no idea where this recipe came from, but it was in my grandmothers handwritten cookbook and I had to post it just for the name. Let me know how this recipe turns out as I have not made it yet.

Provided by Aric Ross

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs (beaten)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup 7-up or 1 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and pour into a greased and floured dish.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Allow cake to cool and frost with Watergate Frosting (or any other frosting).

EASY WATERGATE CAKE



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I made this one day to see if it would be as good as the recipe my mom would make with more ingredients and I found it is just as good but without so much oil she would add to hers.

Provided by cheryl betts

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box white cake mix
1 box instant pistachio pudding (3.4 oz)
1/2 cup choped pecans
FOR THE FROSTING
1 cup of milk
1box of instant pistashio pudding (3.4 oz)
1 tup coolwhip *8oz

Steps:

  • 1. Mix cake mix according to box directions and add the pudding. Bake as directed.
  • 2. For frosting - Mix pudding and milk until thickened ,fold in cool whip

Tips:

  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients: This will ensure that your Watergate salad is delicious and flavorful.
  • Don't overbeat the whipped topping: Otherwise, it will become stiff and lose its light and fluffy texture.
  • Chill the cake before serving: This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Garnish with fresh fruit or nuts: This will add a pop of color and flavor to your cake.
  • Experiment with different variations: There are many ways to customize Watergate cake to your liking. Try adding different fruits, nuts, or even chocolate chips.

Conclusion:

Watergate cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. With its light and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and refreshing pistachio pudding filling, it is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So, next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give Watergate cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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