1 pk White Cake Mix 3/4 c Vegetable Oil 3 lg Eggs 1 c 7-Up Or Club Soda 3 oz Pistachio Instant Pudding (1 Package) 1 c Chopped Nuts (Pecans Are The Best) 1/2 c Coconut -------------------------------COVER-UP ICING------------------------------- 6 oz Whipped Topping Mix (Dry) (2 Envelopes) 1 1/2 c Milk 3 oz Pistachio Instant Pudding (1 Package) 1/2 c Coconut 3/4 c Chopped Nuts (Use Pecans If That Is What You Used In The Cake. Match The Nuts) This cake recipe came out when Nixon was caught in the Watergate Scandal in 1976 Combine the ingredients in the order given, blending well after each addition. Pour into a 13 X 9-inch pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the cake tests done. ICING: Combine the topping mix, milk and pudding. Beat until thick. Spread on the cake, (The icing will be a light green color). Sprinkle with the coconut and chopped nuts. From The Food Fare Section Rocky Mountain News September 3, 1986
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Watergate Cake
Watergate cake is a vintage recipe. This bright green cake was introduced to the public in the 70's after Pres. Nixon resigned due to political scandal. The cake is fluffy and has a 'cover-up' icing and is full of nuts.
Watergate Cake
classic Watergate Cake
it has pistachio pudding I the cake and icing.
How To Make Pistachio Cake
Ingredients For Cake
1 white cake mix 1 3.4 oz box of instant pistachio pudding 1 20 oz can of drained pineapple tidbits (reserve liquid) 1 cup of chopped pecans
1/2 cup of oil 3 eggs
Frosting
1 large tub of Coolwhip 1 3.4 oz box of pistachio pudding
Mix Coolwhip and pudding together making sure there are no lumps.
Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl add cake mix and pudding. Stir, blending ingredients together. Add pineapple and nuts and stir, coating in the cake mix.
2. Add oil, eggs and 1 1/2 cups of reserved pineapple juice adding milk to get the full 1 1/2 cups of liquid.Mix just until blended.
3. Pour batter into prepared cake pans. Bake according to the directions on the box.
4. Allow cake to cool completely before adding your frosting. Garnish with pecans if desired. Chill completely before serving.
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How to make THE BEST Pistachio Cake
Pistachio Cake is my go-to cake recipe for parties, BBQ's and get-to-gather's. It's a simple to make cake that delivers a little something extra. Enjoy!
1 Yellow Box Cake Mix 1 Pistachio Instant Pudding (3.4 oz box) 4 Eggs at Room Temperature 1 C. Milk (2% or Whole Milk) 1/2 C. Vegetable Oil 1/2 t. Almond Extract 1/8 t. Green Food Coloring (optional) Powder Sugar to garnish
Bake @350 degrees 45-55 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Once cake is cooled completely, garnish with the powder sugar. Cake is 2x as good the next day after the flavors have settled. Enjoy!
How to make Watergate Cake
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