Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2008

This is a yummy dessert. I would not call it a cake, though. More like a pudding. I really liked the sauce. This is great to make in a pinch with things you have on hand. Thanks!

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Bridgit W.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2008

This is my favorite cake and I lost my own recipe so I was happy to have found this one but it did not turn out well. I poured the sauce over the cake (like I would with the recipe I had) and it turned the cake to mush. It was also overwhelmingly buttery. I will not be making this recipe again.

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Angi

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Bloomington, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2008

this is the basic recipe my Aunt Dot gave me 45 years ago, doubled the recipe to fit a 9 x 13 pan. Cut the sugar to 1 1/2 cups, used the fruit cocktail juice & all, then sprinkle with powdered sugar, walnuts & coconut flakes before baking. Pour the hot butter sauce over the hot cake, while still in the pan. Yummy!!!! personally I don't use a mixer, we like the large pieces of fruit. This cake doesn't last long.

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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2008

Not quite sure I would classify this as "cake". I added 1 Tbsp. oil and appx. 1 Tbsp of pear juice from the fruit. Turned out more like a bread pudding than a cake, but I assume responsibility since I made the changes. I like the golden crunch that the sugar gives the crust around the edges. I made this in a 9" round pan and baked 45 minutes. Makes a tasty dessert in a pinch. Hint: have some vanilla ice cream on hand for this!

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Bakergrrl

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Home Town: Bemidji, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Tucson, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2007

This was phenominal! So moist and easy to make. A previous reviewer said not to use your Kitchenaid mixer because it didn't chop up the fruit. Well, I used mine with the white flat beater, and after the batter was mixed I turned the speed up pretty high. This broke the fruit up into smaller chunks but still kept them a good size to taste them in the cake. I'm happy to say I'm not afraid of fruit cake any more!

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Tattoogrl13

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Sutherlin, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2007

My Hubby LOVES this cake and it is so simple to make for him! He always requests this for his birthday cake and whatever other special occasion he can think of:"Took out the trash without being asked" Day, "Didn't put an empty (anything) back in the pantry or refrigerator" Day..etc..hehehe

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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2003

Wow! What a hit! Quick, easy, and delicious. My tips; 1) Do NOT use your Kitchen-Aid mixer (is doesn't chop up the fruit at all; 2) Add a few tablespoons of vegetable oil to the batter & mix well (ensures moisture); 3) Reduce the sauce recipe by half. This cake is going to be my Thanksgiving contribution this year.

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Scottley

Home Town: Concord, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: May 7, 2003

I have made this recipe twice and everytime I do it seems that as soon as I sit it down to get a piece it's gone....IT'S THAT GOOD....very quick and easy to make also!! GREAT JOB!!!

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2002

I baked this cake twice, using the exact same recipe and both times, the cake didn't turn out well. The batter is too little for a 9 inch square pan and the cake didn't rise. What happened and is the cake supposed to be a pudding?

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Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2001

I was so excited to not only discover this website, but this recipe. My (ex) Stepmother used to make this when I was a kid, and I would truly sit down and eat half in one sitting. I have craved this cake for the past 20 years and guess what......It's only been out of the oven for half an hour and I'm already on my 3rd piece. It's quick, easy and delicious. The best part is the bitter old ex Stpemother has always refused to give me the recipe as it was a "family recipe".....Whatever....Heres to you Rayetta...Nah, nah,nah nah!, nah!

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