Watergate Cake II

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in the 1/2 cup walnuts. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/2 cup butter. Stir in the evaporated milk. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts. Pour over the cake batter.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• The name “Watergate Cake” comes from the scandal involving President Richard Nixon, which took place in the 1970s.
• The Watergate Cake has been a popular dessert in the United States since the 1970s.
• The topping for this cake is a combination of evaporated milk, butter, confectioners’ sugar, and chopped walnuts.