Best 8 Mommas Fruit Cocktail Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a burst of fruity flavors with Mom's Fruit Cocktail Cake, a classic dessert that combines the goodness of fresh fruits and a moist, tender crumb. This delightful cake features a medley of colorful fruits, perfectly suspended in a sweet, buttery batter. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

This recipe provides two variations to tantalize your taste buds. The original version showcases the simplicity of fruit cocktail and a hint of vanilla, while the second variation introduces a delightful twist with the addition of cream cheese, resulting in a luscious, creamy filling that complements the vibrant fruits. Whichever variation you choose, the result is an unforgettable cake that will become a favorite among family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



Grandma's Fruit Cocktail Cake image

Serve this old-fashioned Fruit Cocktail Cake up for dessert or invite your friends for coffee! Made from scratch, NO box mix needed!

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (16-ounce) fruit cocktail with syrup (undrained)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup pecans (chopped)
Reddi Wip
maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to medium position. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together all cake ingredients until well combined. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, make the topping by combining all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Pour over hot cake and smooth evenly with an offset spatula.
  • Top individual slices of cake with a dollop of Reddi Wip and Maraschino cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 kcal, Carbohydrate 79 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 466 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 61 g, ServingSize 1 slice

MOMMA'S FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



Momma's Fruit Cocktail Cake image

Not sure where it originated and some on here close - but no cigar to this! While I'm told it is good cold, it never lasted long enough to find out...I'm sure you'll have the same issue. It's one-bowl, quick and easy!

Provided by Acceptance

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
1 egg
1 cup sugar, white
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Drain the fruit, beating the juice with the egg till creamy.
  • Add the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Fold in the fruit.
  • Pour into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan. Top with nuts and brown sugar.
  • Bake for 35 minute at 350.
  • Serve with dollops of fresh whipped cream.

PAULA DEEN'S FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



Paula Deen's Fruit Cocktail Cake image

This was adapted from this summer's edition of Cooking With Paula Deen, in the section called From My Friends. I decreased her quantity of oil in the cake and used less butter in the frosting; it was wonderful! Moist, sweet, and easy. The frosting recipe is at the bottom.

Provided by MindiLouWho

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can fruit cocktail, undrained
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 (2 1/4 ounce) bag chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk or 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13x9 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, applesauce and eggs at medium speed until fluffy.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating well. Batter will be thick. Stir in fruit cocktail. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with coconut.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Pour Coconut Frosting over hot cake. Sprinkle with walnuts, if desired. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • COCONUT FROSTING: In a med ium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and milk. Bring to a boil over med-high heat; boil & stir one minute. Add coconut & vanilla; stir. Pour over hot cake.

THE ORIGINAL FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE-



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My Mom gave me this recipe back in the late 1970,s...I make it and take it to church dinners and even people who do not like fruit cocktail love this cake .It is very moist.I all way's make it a day or so ahead .The longer it sit's the better it get's,

Provided by Mary R Morris

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 c sugar
2 large eggs beaten
1 can(s) fruit cocktail in heavy syrup(15.4 oz can)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
2 c all purpose flour
1/4 c light brown sugar
1/2 coconut
personal note::i often add a 1/4 cup of chopped marshino cherries to the batter if i have some .be sure to cut in half or fourths..
ICING
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c coconut
3/4 c chopped pecans or walnuts
1 stick butter(-real butter works best )

Steps:

  • 1. Sift all dry ingredients together ,then add beaten eggs and fruit cocktail with juice.Mix together. Pour in to a 9x13 inch pan that has been greased and floured or sprayed with Bakers Joy or non stick spray ,I use Bakers Joy.Sprinkle cake batter with brown sugar and coconut .Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes ,till tooth pick test clean
  • 2. Let cake cool for about 30 minutes .While cake is cooling make the icing.Put butter ,sugar and evaporated milk in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.Boil about 2 minutes.Remove from heat ,add vanilla extract ,coconut and nuts .Mix and spread on cooled cake.After cake and icing is totaly cooled cover with foil or if your cake pan has a cover use it.This cake is best if made a day or two before serving.This cake travels very well.
  • 3. Photo of cake mixed up.
  • 4. Brown sugar and cocanut toping
  • 5. Ready for the oven.

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE- MOM'S



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I don't know where Mom got this recipe but she made it often and could make it quickly if she needed a dessert. We always ate it up, usually before it got cold. Yum...... This is a popular recipe in the 1970's and 80's in Northern Indiana.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg (2 layer size) yellow cake mix
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 can(s) (16 ounces) fruit cocktail (regular or tropical variety)
1 1/2 c flaked coconut
2 large eggs
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 c butter
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c evaporated milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9 by 13 inch pan. Combine cake mix, undrained fruit, 1 cup coconut and eggs in a mixer bowl. Then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour this mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • 2. Heat together butter, sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut and mix. Spoon over warm cake. Top with Cool Whip before serving, if desired.

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



Fruit Cocktail Cake image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients; mix well. Pour into a 13x9-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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



Fruit Cocktail Cake image

Very moist and fruity cake, no oil added, quick and easy. Especially delicious when served with whipped cream. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Cyndi

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
½ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  • Combine the flour, white sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla and undrained fruit cocktail. Mix until blended. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the brown sugar.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

MAMA'S TEXAS TORNADO CAKE AKA FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



Mama's Texas Tornado cake AKA Fruit Cocktail Cake image

My mama made this often during the holidays. She always left the nuts out cause I had an allergic reaction to a nut when I was little. So only in the last few years have I given some nuts a try, the only two i have not tried was cashews and brazil nuts. However, I just do not have a desire now to eat nuts but this can be made...

Provided by Cathy Smith

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs
1 1/2 c sugar
1 can(s) fruit cocktail
1/2 tsp salt
2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2/3 c brown sugar
1 c chopped pecans
ICING
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c evaporated milk
1 stick butter
1 (7 ounce) can coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • 2. Beat eggs and sugar. Add fruit cocktail with the juice. Mix salt, flour and baking soda together and add to creamed mixture. Pour into pan.
  • 3. Sprinkle nuts over cake and pat down gently, Sprinkle the brown sugar over all. Bake at 375 for 30-45 minutes until down. Remove from Oven and sprinkle coconut in an even layer over cake.
  • 4. Bring icing ingredients to a boil, and pour icing over hot cake.

Tips:

  • Use fresh fruit: Fresh fruit will give your cake the best flavor and texture. If you're using frozen fruit, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a well-greased pan: This will help prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Momma's Fruit Cocktail Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and colorful fruit topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Momma's Fruit Cocktail Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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