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any fruit'll do cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Carolyn Parke
Idaho Falls, ID

An old fashion cake that is definitely pleasing to everyone's pallet. One of my favorites to bake on a crisp fall day, or just plain good anytime. Top with either fresh whipped topping or the caramel frosting recipe. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 20 -24
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For any fruit'll do cake

  • 1 qt
    any fruit, can be older or discolored as well.
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    oil
  • 4 c
    flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    clove
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 c
    walnuts, chopped (optional)
  • 1 c
    raisins (optional)
  • CARMEL FROSTING (OPTIONAL)
  • 1/3 stick
    butter or margaring
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    evaporated milk
  • 21/2 c
    powder sugar

How To Make any fruit'll do cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • 2
    Put fruit in blender and puree.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, combine oil and sugar. Add fruit mixture and Mix well. Sift in remaining dry ingredients. Stir till all is mixed together. Add raisins and nuts.
  • 4
    Bake on a well greased cookie sheet, or use a 9X13 inch and a 8 inch square pan.
  • 5
    For cookie sheet: Bake 25 minutes For 9X13 and 8 inch square pans: Bake 40-50 minutes.
  • 6
    For Frosting: In small sauce pan, Combine butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a full rolling boil for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar. Spread immediately on hot cake as frosting sets up fast.
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