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Vintage Fruit Cocktail Cake

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Vintage Fruit Cocktail Cake. Nicely balanced flavors and tender texture make it a must-try dessert!
A serving of fruit cocktail cake topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 15.25 ounces canned fruit cocktail in heavy syrup (not drained)

For the frosting:

  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup butter (1 stick)
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan or dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together all ingredients for the cake layer until well combined.
    1 ½ cup light brown sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, ½ cup chopped pecans, 15.25 ounces canned fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
  • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a tester inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • About 10 minutes before the cake is done, make the frosting.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all frosting ingredients.
    ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut, ½ cup butter, ½ cup evaporated milk, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch salt
  • Bring to a boil. Continue boiling, stirring frequently, for two minutes.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and spread the frosting over the hot cake smoothing it over the top.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. Top individual servings with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to leave out the pecans if you have nut allergies. The cake will still be delicious.
  • To store leftovers, cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
  • Individual portions may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
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