HEAT oven to 350ºF. Coat two 9-inch round pans with no-stick cooking spray. Dust with flour.
COMBINE shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with mixer until light and fluffy. Add water, pudding mix, flour and baking powder. Beat at low speed until blended, scraping bowl constantly. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into prepared pans.
BAKE 35 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
COMBINE pudding mix and milk in medium bowl. Beat at medium speed 1 minute. Fold in whipped topping. Spread 1 C. frosting on bottom layer. Top with other layer. Spread remaining frosting on sides and top of cake. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill before serving.
Nutrition
Serving size
(1 of 10 slices)
Calories 530
Calories from Fat220g
Total Fat 24g
Saturated Fat 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg
Sodium 260mg
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrates 73g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 47g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Vitamin D 0%
Calcium 0%
Thiamin 0%
Niacin 0%
Zinc 0%
Riboflavin 0%
Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
