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Watergate Cake Recipe Vintage Charm in Every Bite

Green and Delicious Watergate Cake Recipe

Indulge in a delightful Pistachio Pudding Cake made with a fluffy white cake infused with lemon-lime soda and topped with a creamy pistachio frosting. A perfect sweet treat for any occasion!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 18

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick for testing doneness

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease/flour a 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon-lime soda, and one package of pistachio pudding mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
  • While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing the second package of pistachio pudding mix, whipped topping, and cold milk until well combined and smooth.
  • Chill the frosting mixture.
  • Once the cake is cooled, ice it with the chilled pistachio frosting.
  • Slice and serve the pistachio pudding cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 66mg | Sugar: 26g | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
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