Gallagher Kitchen

Watergate Cake: A Refreshingly Different Dessert

This Watergate Cake is a unique dessert that combines the richness of white cake with the nutty flavor of pistachio pudding and crunchy chopped nuts. The addition of club soda gives it a light and airy texture, making it perfect for those who want to try something new and exciting. With its creamy topping made from milk, cool whip, and pistachio instant pudding, this dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients:

• 1 package white cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1 package pistachio instant pudding
• 1.5 cups chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 cup club soda
• For the topping:
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (9 ounce) container cool whip
  • 1 package pasteurized instant pistachio pudding

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
2. Mix the cake mix, eggs, pistachio instant pudding, chopped nuts, and oil together until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. For the topping, mix the milk and pasteurized pistachio instant pudding until thickened. Add the cool whip and mix well.
5. Spread the topping over the cooled cake.

Variations and Adjustments:

• You can adjust the amount of chopped nuts to your liking or add other types of nuts for added texture and flavor.

• For a different twist, try using almond extract instead of pistachio instant pudding in the cake mix.

• If you prefer a stronger nutty flavor, you can increase the amount of pistachio instant pudding used in the topping.