This recipe has been in my family for years. It is a very moist cake with a delightful buttery coconut topping.
Provided by Greg Franchini
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 473.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 339.3 mg, Sugar 57.7 g
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Nicole Reyes
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason! It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mandume Nangolo
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and flavorless.
Chris Cormicle
[email protected]This cake was very moist and flavorful! I loved the addition of the fruit cocktail.
Md ianuch
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
NS Nirob afridi
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out delicious! The fruit cocktail added a nice sweetness and texture to the cake.
Aria Kelitson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the fruit cocktail added a nice sweetness.
Tanzib Arhan
[email protected]This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the fruit cocktail was a nice touch.
Yaya khan
[email protected]This is the best fruit cocktail cake I've ever had! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the fruit was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Mitch Alves
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The fruit cocktail added a nice sweetness and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Naveed Khalil
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was very easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The fruit cocktail added a nice sweetness and texture to the cake.
Usman op
[email protected]This fruit cocktail cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the fruit added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.