Paula Deen'S Fruit Cocktail Cake Recipe

Name: Paula Deen'S Fruit Cocktail Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 large eggs; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (15 ounce) can fruit cocktail, undrained; 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) bag chopped walnuts (optional); COCONUT FROSTING(makes about 1 cup); 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup butter; 1/2 cup evaporated milk or 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half; 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can fruit cocktail, undrained
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 (2 1/4 ounce) bag chopped walnuts (optional)
COCONUT FROSTING(makes about 1 cup)
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk or 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13x9 baking dish.
2
In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, applesauce and eggs at medium speed until fluffy.
3
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating well. Batter will be thick. Stir in fruit cocktail. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with coconut.
4
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Pour Coconut Frosting over hot cake. Sprinkle with walnuts, if desired. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
5
COCONUT FROSTING: In a med ium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and milk. Bring to a boil over med-high heat; boil & stir one minute. Add coconut & vanilla; stir. Pour over hot cake.

1139

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Paula Deen'S 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.

Paula Deen'S Fruit Cocktail Cake

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