Fruit Cocktail Cake VI

Name: Fruit Cocktail Cake VI
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan
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

Rating: 4.34 stars

41 Ratings
37 Reviews
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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.

By Greg Franchini

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

35 mins

additional:

5 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

1 - 9x13 inch pan

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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; protein 5.5g 11% DV; carbohydrates 77g 25% DV; fat 17.3g 27% DV; cholesterol 54.7mg 18% DV; sodium 339.3mg 14% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (37)

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Colleen

10/12/2003

My girlfriend had given me a fruit cocktail recipe a few months back but it just wasn't coming out right whenever I baked it. I decided to search the site and saw this recipe. I baked it on Christmas day this cake is SLAMMING. When my husband keeps going back for more you know its good. I bake an extra one and took it to work and it was gone in no time. Very very good. I will definitely keep this one and throw out the one my girlfriend gave me. Thanks Read More

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ShawnaRae

08/25/2009

This has potential. Far to much butter in the "glaze" topping. Far too much baking soda in cake batter. This cake would be much better without the topping. Just thinly iced with a cream cheese icing. Or a thin glaze over the top if you bake this in a bundt pan. Read More

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41 Ratings

5 star values: 28
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 2

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Colleen

10/12/2003

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KWOODRUFF1

09/20/2003

This is a GREAT cake. I made a few modifications. I added a teaspoon of vanilla to the "cake". I didn't have evaporated milk for the topping so I used sweetened condensed milk and omitted the sugar. It was fabulous--my family loved it. Definitely a "keeper". Read More

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gelcope

04/07/2008

This has to be the easiest recipe to follow and the best cake we have ever eaten! I added extra coconut and nuts because I can not get enough of those ingredients. The topping is just as wonderful as the cake. A very old fashioned flavor. Love it! Read More

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NANNIE

08/26/2003

Excellent taste although very rich. I thought a 9X13 dish would last a long time... Ha!... Not at our house! Thanks Nannie Read More

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SLEEPYCAT

12/21/2002

Great tasting cake - great blend of flavors. Read More

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(10)

DOUG FRANKEY

10/07/2002

What a great cake! I'll bet my brother would love it! Read More

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(10)

carol

11/27/2009

I made the changes (added vanilla to cake added more chopped nuts) which others had suggested. Very good flavor moist! Thanks for this recipe! Read More

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goodeats

02/23/2009

Very similar to my "family" recipe. Quick to mix together & get in the pan. Didn't use the nuts but added a few handsful of crushed cornflakes to the topping. Hubby loved it & we will take some to the neighbor's tonight-I know she's going to ask for the recipe! Read More

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Kari

09/02/2007

Turned out fantastic! I cooked the cake in a 9x9 inch pan and made 6 cupcakes out of the rest. Topping was great and the neighbors loved the cupcakes while we snarfed the cake Thanks for sharing! Read More

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ShawnaRae

08/25/2009

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Nutritional Information

Fruit Cocktail Cake VI

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 473.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 11 %

carbohydrates: 25 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 27 %

saturated fat: 52 %

cholesterol: 18 %

vitamin a iu: 8 %

niacin equivalents: 20 %

vitamin b6: 5 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 12 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 10 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 14 %

thiamin: 20 %

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*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.

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Colleen

10/12/2003

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09/20/2003

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gelcope

04/07/2008

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NANNIE

08/26/2003

Excellent taste although very rich. I thought a 9X13 dish would last a long time... Ha!... Not at our house! Thanks Nannie

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(13)

SLEEPYCAT

12/21/2002

Great tasting cake - great blend of flavors.

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(10)

DOUG FRANKEY

10/07/2002

What a great cake! I'll bet my brother would love it!

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(10)

carol

11/27/2009

I made the changes (added vanilla to cake added more chopped nuts) which others had suggested. Very good flavor moist! Thanks for this recipe!

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(9)

goodeats

02/23/2009

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Kari

09/02/2007

Turned out fantastic! I cooked the cake in a 9x9 inch pan and made 6 cupcakes out of the rest. Topping was great and the neighbors loved the cupcakes while we snarfed the cake Thanks for sharing!

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(9)

ShawnaRae

08/25/2009

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