WATERGATE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE

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This Watergate cake brings a plain pistachio cake to a whole new level. The pineapple makes the cake tender and full of flavor. Chopped pistachios add some texture. The creamy frosting is fluffy and not too sweet - the perfect complement to this cake. Make sure to let this get really cold, it's best when served cold. Perfect for...

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box white cake mix
1 c crushed pineapples (drained)
1/2 c pistachio nuts, chopped
1 box pistachio pudding, 3.4 oz
3 eggs
1 c water
1/3 c oil
FROSTING
12 oz tub of Cool Whip
1 box pistachio pudding, 3.4 oz.
1 c milk
1/4 c pistachio nuts, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, mix all cake ingredients for two minutes on medium speed.
  • 2. Fold in the nuts.
  • 3. Pour into 2 round cake pans or a 9x13 baking pan.
  • 4. Bake according to cake mix directions.
  • 5. Cool cakes completely.
  • 6. While cake is cooking, in a medium bowl mix pudding and milk. Chill for 5 minutes. Fold in Cool Whip and chill until cake is ready for frosting.
  • 7. After cakes are cooled completely frost.
  • 8. Refrigerate until time to serve. Keep any leftover cake refrigerated.

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