If you have never worked with Dream Whip, don’t let it intimidate you. Dream Whip is a commercial powdered mix to make whipped cream. If you have a mixer, you won’t have any problems with it.
To make Watergate Cake, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit). While it is warming up, grease and flour a 9×13 cake pan. Alternatively, you can use Baker’s Joy to prep the pan. Just spray a light layer over the bottom and inside.
For the cake, blend one box of instant pistachio pudding mix, a box of white cake mix, 7-Up, egg whites, and oil in a mixer for 5 minutes at medium speed. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Cool the cake completely before making the pistachio whipped topping.
For the topping, beat 1 box of pistachio pudding mix, milk, and the Dream Whip. Beat until it is thick and peaks form.
Spread the topping on top of the cake and place it in the refrigerator. This cake will need to be kept cold at all times.
If you plan on taking it to a family get together, church potluck, or some other event, pack it in a container and include ice packs. Remember, the icing is made with a dairy product and needs to be kept cold.
Charlaine Morabito
Recipe from Southern Kissed.