Vintage Watergate Cake With Pistachio Pudding And Cream Cheese Frosting

"Watergate Cake is inspired by the vintage salad and has been on just about every Southern potluck table since the 1970s. That same flavor turns into a soft, three-layer cake with a light green crumb and luscious cream cheese frosting that feels straight out of a vintage recipe box. My husbands a big fan of pistachios, so I’m always looking for desserts to showcase them like buttery cranberry shortbread cookies. He’s not a fan of Watergate salad, but in cake form it hit all of the boxes for him, pistachio flavor, moist soft cake and creamy frosting that’s not too sweet. The pudding mix helps the cake stay moist for a couple of days, making it reliable for gatherings or make-ahead baking."

Preparation Time30 min

Cooking Time25 min