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Fruit Cocktail Cake VI

SUBMITTED BY: Greg Franchini PHOTO BY: MMCruz

"This recipe has been in my family for years. It is a very moist cake with a delightful buttery coconut topping."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail with juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (7 ounce) package flaked coconut

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  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.
  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.
  4. To make the topping: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, and stir in coconut.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by Colleen
My girlfriend had given me a fruit cocktail recipe a few months back but it just wasn't coming... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2003 by KWOODRUFF1
This is a GREAT cake. I made a few modifications. I added a teaspoon of vanilla to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2002 by SLEEPYCAT
Great tasting cake - great blend of flavors. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2002 by DOUG FRANKEY
What a great cake! I'll bet my brother would love it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by NANNIE
Excellent taste, although very rich. I thought a 9X13 dish would last a long time. . . Ha!. .... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2005 by MMCruz
Made this recipe for a marshmallow/weenie roast my sister-in-law hosted, it was a hit everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by Kari
Turned out fantastic! I cooked the cake in a 9x9 inch pan, and made 6 cupcakes out of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by gelcope
This has to be the easiest recipe to follow and the best cake we have ever eaten! I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by PAT79
Much too sweet!! To make less sweet,forget the brown sugar/nut combination. Doesn't need it ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by MOTHEROFLITTLE
THIS IS PRETTY GOOD.THE CAKE IS JUST A 4 STAR TASTE(FRUIT DISAPEARED) BUT THE TOPPING IS A 5... MORE

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