Cousin Carole's Fruit Cake (Gateaux Aux Fruits) Recipe

Name: Cousin Carole's Fruit Cake (Gateaux Aux Fruits)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 (15 ounce) can fruit salad, with cherries and the juice; 1 ½ cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons baking soda; ½ cup brown sugar; ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts); ½ cup shredded coconut; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; ¼ cup butter (no substitutions); 1 cup sugar

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 ½ cups sugar
1 (15 ounce) can fruit salad, with cherries and the juice
1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons baking soda
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)
½ cup shredded coconut
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
¼ cup butter (no substitutions)
1 cup sugar

1
For the cake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Mix all the cake ingredients together until just combined.
3
Pour into a greased, medium sized, spring form cake pan.
4
If using optional topping, place on top of cake prior to baking.
5
Bake for 45 minutes.
6
It will be a very moist cake!
7
Let cool slightly before removing outer rim of spring form pan.
8
For caramel sauce:.
9
Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan.
10
Cook over low heat until of desired thickness.
11
This will take up to 2 hours.
12
Stir frequently to prevent burning, and don't over cook it, it will curdle.

907

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 (15 ounce) can fruit salad, with cherries and the juice, 1 ½ cups flour, and more.

Yes, Cousin Carole's Fruit Cake (Gateaux Aux Fruits) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cousin Carole's Fruit Cake (Gateaux Aux Fruits)

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