Fruit Cocktail Cake Recipe

Name: Fruit Cocktail Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 cups flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 (17 ounce) can fruit cocktail (do not drain); 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional); Frosting; 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 (11 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1/2 cup coconut; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Cake
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (17 ounce) can fruit cocktail (do not drain)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Frosting
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 (11 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Mix together flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda and fruit cocktail.
2
In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and nuts.
3
Spoon the cake batter into an ungreased 9 X 13 inch cake pan.
4
Sprinkle sugar/nut mixure over cake.
5
Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
6
When cake is almost done, place the butter, sugar and evaporated milk in a sauce pan.
7
Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 5 minutes.
8
Add coconut and vanilla.
9
As soon as the cake is out of the oven, pour the frosting over the top of the cake.
10
Important- both the cake and the frosting must be hot.
11
Enjoy warm or room temperature.

1148

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Fruit Cocktail Cake 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.

Fruit Cocktail Cake

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