Name: Watergate Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits, undrained; 1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix; 2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding, divided; 1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans, divided; 1 cup cold milk; 1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme; 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed; 1/2 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

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1 Hr(s) 55 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

15 Min(s) Prep

1 Hr(s) 40 Min(s) Cook

Bring together the great tastes of pineapple and pistachio for our Watergate Cake Recipe. It's amazing how much everyone loves this Watergate Cake Recipe.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits, undrained

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix

2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding, divided

1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans, divided

1 cup cold milk

1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

1/2 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

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Let's Make It

Heat oven to 350°F.

Cover bottoms of 2 (9-inch) round pans with parchment; spray with cooking spray. Drain pineapple, reserving liquid.

Prepare cake batter as directed on package, substituting reserved pineapple liquid for part of the water. Blend in 1 pkg. dry pudding mix. Add pineapple and 1 cup nuts; mix well.

Pour into prepared pans.

Bake 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove cakes from pans to wire racks; cool completely.

Meanwhile, beat remaining pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Add marshmallow creme; mix well. Stir in COOL WHIP. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Stack cake layers on plate, filling and frosting with COOL WHIP mixture. Refrigerate 30 min.

Top with marshmallows and remaining nuts before serving.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Special Extra

Sprinkle with 1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut before serving.

Tip 2

Size Wise

A family favorite for many years, this delicious dessert is the perfect way to celebrate your next special occasion.

Nutrition

Calories

360

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g

19%

Saturated Fat 4.5g

23%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 400mg

17%

Total Carbohydrates 53g

19%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 35g

70%

Protein 4g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

16 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.