Fruit Cocktail Cake VI

Name: Fruit Cocktail Cake VI
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 pinches salt; 2 eggs; 1.5 cups white sugar; 1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail with juice; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts; 0.75 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup butter; 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 (7 ounce) package flaked coconut

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This recipe has been in my family for years. It is a very moist cake with a delightful buttery coconut topping.

Recipe by Greg Franchini

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 - 9x13 inch pan

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 pinches salt
2 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail with juice
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (7 ounce) package flaked coconut

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, Beat eggs and 1 1/2 cups white sugar together until smooth. Beat in flour mixture and fruit cocktail with juice. Spread into prepared pan. Mix together the brown sugar and chopped nuts; sprinkle on top of cake.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and immediately poke holes in cake with fork. Pour topping over cake.
To make the topping: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, and stir in coconut.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

474	Calories
17g	Fat
77g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 474
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Sodium 339mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 77g	28%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 58g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 58mg	4%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 198mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.