Watergate Cake
Watergate Cake is a delightful dessert that brings a burst of tropical flavors to your table. This moist, fluffy cake combines the sweetness of pineapple, the crunch of pecans, and a rich pistachio pudding mix. Topped with a creamy Cool Whip frosting, its vibrant green hue makes it a showstopper for any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings or celebrations, this easy-to-make cake will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and pistachio pudding mix.
- Add eggs, oil, water, and drained pineapple; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk topped with Cool Whip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg