Fruit Cocktail Cake VI

Fruit Cocktail Cake VI
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    130

A time-honored classic, this Fruit Cocktail Cake boasts an incredibly moist crumb infused with the sweet, tangy flavors of fruit cocktail, crowned with a buttery coconut topping that melts in your mouth. A delightful dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    77 g
  • Cholesterol
    55 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    339 mg
  • Sugar
    58 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and smooth. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually beat in the flour mixture, alternating with the undrained fruit cocktail, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and chopped walnuts; sprinkle evenly over the cake batter. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 40 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (35-40 minutes)

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Recipe View 8 mins While the cake is baking, prepare the topping: In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Remove from heat and stir in the flaked coconut. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 3 mins As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, immediately poke holes all over the top with a fork. Pour the hot coconut topping evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Let the cake cool completely before serving. (60 minutes)

For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.
Feel free to substitute pecans or almonds for the walnuts in the topping.
To prevent the nuts from burning, you can add them to the topping mixture during the last 5 minutes of baking.
This cake is even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld together.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Katlynn Ritchie

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 43 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Keara Gutkowski

    This is my go-to recipe for potlucks. Everyone always asks for the recipe!

  • Erin Erdman

    I followed the recipe exactly, and the cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll reduce the amount of sugar in the topping.

  • Reinhold Hermiston

    My family absolutely loves this cake! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

  • Foster Conn

    I've made this cake several times, and it always turns out perfectly. The topping is divine!

  • Friedrich Tremblay

    I added a splash of rum to the topping, and it gave the cake a wonderful flavor boost.

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