dianne's fruit cocktail cake

high point, NC
Updated on May 24, 2013

This cake is so very moist and light, it hits the spot on a hot summer day! My children, who are now grown, have loved this cake since they were very little. It is a favorite in our family.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour, plain
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can fruit cocktail, 15oz can
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3/4 cup coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make dianne's fruit cocktail cake

  • Step 1
    CAKE: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Add eggs, mix well. Add fruit cocktail, mix well. Pour into 9x13 pan.
  • Step 2
    Bake at 325 degrees 30-45 minutes until pick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.
  • Step 3
    TOPPING: Combine evaporated milk, sugar and butter in a medium pan. Bring to a boil; stirring constantly for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add coconut and vanilla. Pour over cake while hot.
  • Step 4
    You can serve this cake immediately while warm or later after cooling off. Both taste just as good.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern

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