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Fruit Cocktail Cake with Sweet, Buttery Sauce

By: Julie 
"What makes this Fruit Cocktail Cake the greatest is that it is served with a wonderful butter sauce. Also, it is so simple to make. I know when you try it you will agree. (Double all ingredients to bake in an 11x13-inch pan.)"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9-inch square pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup fruit cocktail, drained
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9-inch square pan.
  2. With an electric mixer, mix egg, fruit cocktail, 1 cup sugar, flour, soda, and salt in order given. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
  4. To make sauce: bring to a boil 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, and butter or margarine. Serve hot on cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 411 | Total Fat: 13.5g | Cholesterol: 62mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by JBBJ   view full review
I was so excited to not only discover this website, but this recipe. My (ex) Stepmother used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by Scottley   view full review
Wow! What a hit! Quick, easy, and delicious. My tips; 1) Do NOT use your Kitchen-Aid mixer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CHL   view full review
I baked this cake twice, using the exact same recipe and both times, the cake didn't turn out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2008 by TOOTSGOOKI   view full review
this is the basic recipe my Aunt Dot gave me 45 years ago, doubled the recipe to fit a 9 x 13...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by DALE911   view full review
I have made this recipe twice and everytime I do it seems that as soon as I sit it down to get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by Bakergrrl   view full review
Not quite sure I would classify this as "cake". I added 1 Tbsp. oil and appx. 1 Tbsp of pear...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2007 by specialk   view full review
My Hubby LOVES this cake and it is so simple to make for him! He always requests this for his...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Bridgit W.   view full review
This is a yummy dessert. I would not call it a cake, though. More like a pudding. I really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2008 by Angi   view full review
This is my favorite cake and I lost my own recipe so I was happy to have found this one but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2007 by Tattoogrl13   view full review
This was phenominal! So moist and easy to make. A previous reviewer said not to use your...

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