Watergate Cake

Watergate Cake is named after the Watergate scandal in the United States in the 1970s. It became popular during that time and has since remained a classic dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Watergate Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
• 1 box Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
• 0.5 cup Shredded Coconut
• 1 container Whipped Topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, instant pistachio pudding mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well blended.
3. Stir in the chopped walnuts and shredded coconut.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cake is cooled, spread the whipped topping over the top.
8. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts and shredded coconut, if desired.
9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 410kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24g37%

Total Carbohydrate 47g16%

Sugars 36g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.