TYPES OF FRUIT CAKE RECIPES

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

CAKE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) fruit cocktail with syrup
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
SAUCE:
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients; mix well. Pour into a 13x9-in. pan and sprinkle with topping ingredients. Bake at 350° 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, FatContent 12g fat (6g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 46mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 382mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 4g protein.

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

Fruit Cocktail Cake Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

CAKE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) fruit cocktail with syrup
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
SAUCE:
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients; mix well. Pour into a 13x9-in. pan and sprinkle with topping ingredients. Bake at 350° 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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FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

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.
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Reviews 4.3
Total Time 50 minutes
Category Desserts
Calories 353 calories per serving

In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients; mix well. Pour into a 13x9-in. pan and sprinkle with topping ingredients. Bake at 350° 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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