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Fruit Cocktail Cake Recipe

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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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Fruit Cocktail Cake Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 15 Servings

15 35 50

Ingredients

CAKE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 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 flaked coconut
SAUCE:
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients; mix well. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-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. Yield: 15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 353 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 382 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Fruit Cocktail Cake in Reminisce September/October 1991, p35

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Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2010 by TeiLea

My family loves this cake - I have made it so often I should have the recipe memorized! Easy to make and is delicious.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by MamaCyndi

Recently moving accross country, my life is in a box, I panicked when I couldn't find my recpie box with my grama's cake in it. This is it, minus the lemon juice. Serves my memory in wonderful ways. Easy, always a favorite.