Watergate cake (pistachio)

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packWhite cake mix
1packPistachio pudding instant
1cupCooking oil
3xesEggs, beaten
1cupClub soda or ginger ale
1cupChopped pecans
Small jar chopped cherries
1packPistachio pudding instant
cupMilk; mix, let stand until
Firm. Add:
Large carton cool whip
Small jar chopped cherries
1cupChopped pecans

Directions

ICING

Cake: stir together dry cake and pudding mix in large mixing bowl.

Mix together oil, eggs and ale. Add to dry ingredients and stir until well blended. fold in pecans and cherries. Pour into 2 greased and floured round cake pans. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes. slice layers into 4 layers after they cool by wrapping thread around middle of layer, cross and pull through to cut. Icing: Spread icing on bottom layer, adding each additinal layer and spreading icing until all 4 layers are iced.