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Fruit Cocktail Cake

By: Irene Stephens  
"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."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 4.7 Read Reviews (6)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 15 servings
 

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail with syrup
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all cake ingredients; mix well. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. pan and sprinkle with topping ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees F 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by Wendy 
My mom makes this cake and I love it. I used to request it for my birthday it was so good. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2007 by Maureen N 
These are really good. I found this recipe this afternoon and decided to make it for a pot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by tahsmom07 
This was just like the cake my mother used to make when I was little. I've tried other fruit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2008 by thisblondcancook 
Oh, wow. I loved this one. It's the "pecan pie" of cakes, for sure. Ooey gooey richness, a... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by angela 
Excellent recipe - better than the others, in my opinion. Made no changes and everyone LOVED it! MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by Julie 
I made this cake for a potluck and have had 3 people ask me for the recipe since that night. ... MORE

 
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