FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE

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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.

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.

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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always great. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruit cocktail adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Emmanuel Emenike
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This cake was delicious! The fruit cocktail added a nice sweetness and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


MAGEZI IVAN
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! It was easy to make and the results were great. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit cocktail added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


mr jealous
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The fruit cocktail was a nice addition and the cake was very moist.


Rifat Mondal
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always great. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruit cocktail adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Saif Ur Rehman
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This cake was delicious! The fruit cocktail added a nice sweetness and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Pizza
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! It was easy to make and the results were great. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit cocktail added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Babirye Mariam
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The fruit cocktail was a nice addition and the cake was very moist.


Shawn Simpson
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always great. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruit cocktail adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Manzoor Hussain
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This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The fruit cocktail added a nice sweetness and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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