Fruit Cocktail Cake

Name: Fruit Cocktail Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: CAKE:; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 can (16 ounces) fruit cocktail with syrup; TOPPING:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; SAUCE:; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 15 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Fruit cocktail cake will be your secret weapon—it's fancy enough to wow everyone at the potluck, but in the end, simple to make. And the secret ingredient comes in a can!

Ingredients

CAKE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) fruit cocktail with syrup
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
SAUCE:
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients; mix well. Pour into a 13x9-in. pan and sprinkle with topping ingredients. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. When cake is done and still warm, pour sauce over cake. Cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 353 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

This is my son's favorite cake, and when he asks for it for his special birthday cake, he usually gets it! It's easy to make, and a good dessert to take to potlucks or social functions. There's always someone who wants the recipe, and I'm more than happy to oblige.

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