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Watergate Cupcakes
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Watergate Cupcakes

You’re going to LOVE these Watergate Cupcakes! Extremely nutty and moist thanks to pistachio pudding and pecans. Topped with a sweet, light whipped frosting, which is perfect for summer!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
  • 1 box white cake mix 18.25 ounce
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 package instant pistachio pudding mix 3 ounce
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda
  • 3 egg large
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 12 ounce whipped topping thawed, frozen
  • 1 package instant pistachio pudding mix 3 ounce
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons shredded sweetened coconut (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin pan with paper muffin liners. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl at medium speed, combine cake mix, oil, pudding mix, soda, and eggs. Beat for several minutes until light and fluffy. Fold in chopped pecans.
  3. Using a large metal scoop (about 1/4 cup) fill muffin liners about 2/3 full. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, until lightly browned on top. Remove and cool completely before adding frosting.
  4. For the frosting, combined pudding mix with 1 cup milk. Whisk until blended. Fold in thawed whipped topping. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or more (you can do this while cupcakes are baking and cooling).
  5. Use a large spoon (or a 2 TBSP metal cookie scoop) to dollop the frosting onto each cooled cupcake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and coconut. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days. ENJOY!

Notes

  • We use a metal cookie scoop to dollop the frosting onto each cupcake. It creates a perfect pretty mound of frosting.
  • Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 3 days.
  • For more pistachio flavor, garnish the cupcakes with chopped pistachios too!

Nutrition Information

Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g (71%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 191mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%

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