Ugly Duckling Cake Recipe

Name: Ugly Duckling Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix; 1 (3 ounce) box instant lemon pudding (you can also use vanilla); 1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup (do not drain); 4 eggs; 1/4 cup oil; 1 cup coconut; GLAZE; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups coconut; 1/2 - 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

CAKE
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) box instant lemon pudding (you can also use vanilla)
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup (do not drain)
4 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 cup coconut
GLAZE
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups coconut
1/2 - 1 cup chopped pecans

1
Set 1/2 cup brown sugar aside to sprinkle on cake before you bake. (I have used both dark and light, either is yummy.).
2
Mix all ingredients except brown sugar and pour into a 9 x 13 greased and floured cake pan.
3
Sprinkle brown sugar on top of cake batter.
4
Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
5
Cool 15 minutes and pour glaze over top of warm cake.
6
Enjoy!
7
NOTES: My friend preferred brown sugar when making the glaze, and she said she used about 1/2 of a 12-oz. can of evaporated milk when making the glaze.

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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: CAKE, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix, 1 (3 ounce) box instant lemon pudding (you can also use vanilla), 1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup (do not drain), and more.

Yes, Ugly Duckling 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.

Ugly Duckling Cake

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