Watergate Cake

photo by:kraft

This classic tube cake made with yellow cake mix, instant pistachio pudding mix, club soda and walnuts is dusted with powdered sugar before serving.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

55 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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what you need

pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding

cup club soda

1/2

cup oil

eggs

1/2

cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts

Tbsp. powdered sugar

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place cake mix, dry pudding mix, soda, oil and eggs in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Gently stir in walnuts.

POUR batter into greased and floured fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan.

BAKE 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size It Up

Looking for something to serve a crowd? This 70's-inspired cake will hit the spot.

How To Sprinkle Powdered Sugar

Place sugar in sieve. Tap side of sieve with palm of hand to release sugar.

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DPerez2

posted:3/17/2012

I just made this today. I haven't seen this recipe in years and searched for it. It was just as yummy as it was years ago. My daughter and I had a piece right out of the oven...sooo good!!

MSanchez-Kazemi

posted:6/7/2010

This was a hit at the party I took it to. Everyone loved it. I received so many compliments!!! I followed the recipe to the "T". So easy! I just added extra walnuts! The presentation looked beautiful too. I made it using the fluted tube cake pan.

mclaybry

posted:12/26/2008

I made this for a dinner party potluck- everyone LOVED this cake. I added 3/4 cup white chocolate chips.

milka11

posted:7/2/2007

Can't go wrong with this one. Easy, easy, easy. I've made this so many times I lost count. It is a hit each and every time

alh777

posted:8/23/2006

I made this for a family reunion and everyone loved it. I added the cool whip with a box of pudding for the topping. It was delicious. Very moist. My hubby is a picky eater and really enjoyed it. Unfortunately I had no leftovers.

tcarroll38

posted:3/11/2006

I like to add frosting to this - I mix together 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 envelopes dream whip mix and 1 box pistachio instant pudding mix.

tgrspal

posted:11/23/2005

This is a great recipe for guests and family! I also add cool whip on top as the "cover up".

Bobbiann2006

posted:10/30/2005

I love it.

a cook

posted:7/6/2005

Absolutely delicious!!

Charlotte305

posted:8/11/2004

I made this for a carry-in picnic at a friends home this summer. There were around 100 people there with all kinds of desserts, etc. Everyone was asking who made the cake! One little girl ate three pieces and her Mom said she HAD to have the recipe. A note though, in my oven I had to bake it another 20 minutes. EASY!