fruit cocktail cake
My mother, bless her heart, didn't know how to cook or bake. She knew how to make one cake, and a couple of main courses like fried chicken or pork chops. Anyway, everywhere we were invited, my mother made this cake. When I was little, I didn't have a taste for it. My sister loved it though. Once I got older, I really liked it. It brings back old memories every time I make it.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
15 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - cake
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 can fruit cocktail with juice
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- - frosting
- 1/2 cup butter (not margarine)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
How To Make fruit cocktail cake
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Step 1Cake: Beat sugar, eggs and oil together.
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Step 2Add flour, salt and baking soda.
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Step 3Add fruit cocktail with the juice; mix well.
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Step 4Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13x2 inch pan. I use Kittencal's professional pan coating.
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Step 5Sprinkle coconut over batter.
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Step 6Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
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Step 7Frosting: Place butter, sugar and evaporated milk in a medium size saucepan.
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Step 8Bring to a boil,stirring constantly, for 5 to 6 minutes or until it begins to thicken.
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Step 9Remove from heat.
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Step 10Add vanilla extract, coconut and nuts.
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Step 11Spread mixture onto cake while both are still hot.
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Step 12Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Category:
Cakes
Category:
Fruit Desserts
Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Sugar
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