Watergate Cake with Cover Up Icing
Indulge in the retro charm of the Watergate Cake with Cover Up Icing—a pistachio-flavored dessert that's as intriguing as its name! This moist and fluffy cake starts with a white cake mix and is elevated with instant pistachio pudding, club soda, and crunchy chopped walnuts for a nutty bite in every slice. Topped with the irresistibly creamy "Cover Up Icing" made from whipped topping, pistachio pudding mix, and cold milk, this dessert is a delightful balance of smooth sweetness and nutty richness. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or just a nostalgic treat, the vibrant green hue adds a fun visual appeal. Serve it chilled for a refreshing dessert that’s sure to be the highlight of any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box White cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) Instant pistachio pudding mix
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Club soda
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts
- 8 oz Whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 box (3.4 oz) Instant pistachio pudding mix (for icing)
- 1.5 cups Cold milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish, or prepare two 9-inch round cake pans if making a layer cake.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix and one box of instant pistachio pudding mix. Stir to combine.
Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and club soda to the dry ingredients. Mix at medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well blended.
Fold in the chopped walnuts with a spatula, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or cake pans, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting or transferring to a wire rack if making a layer cake.
To prepare the 'Cover Up Icing,' combine the whipped topping, the second box of instant pistachio pudding mix, and cold milk in a medium bowl.
Whisk the mixture for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and becomes fluffy.
Spread the icing evenly over the cooled cake. For a layer cake, spread the icing between the layers and on top and sides.
Optional: Garnish with additional chopped walnuts or a sprinkle of pistachio pudding mix for decoration.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the icing to set.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.3 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.8 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 588 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 6118 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 636.1 g | 231% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 373.5 g | ||
| Protein | 62.1 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.7 mcg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 1423 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1694 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
