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Old Fashioned Fruit Cocktail Cake
Old Fashioned Fruit Cocktail Cake pairs a moist and fluffy cake with sweet and tart fruit all topped with a luscious, nutty frosting!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 584 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 15.25 ounces fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting:
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup pecans , chopped
- Maraschino cherries , for garnish
- Whipped Cream , for garnish
Instructions
Make the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, add the flour, baking soda, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and fruit cocktail with the syrup.
- Combine and pour into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
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Prepare the frosting:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and vanilla.
- Over medium heat, melt the butter and heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Stir in the coconut and pecans. Bring to a boil for 1 - 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- With a large handled spoon, use the handle to poke holes in the cake.
- Gently pour the hot frosting over the cake.
- Spread the frosting into an even layer.
- Allow the cake to cool. Cut and serve. Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
Nutrition Information
Calories
584kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
311mg
(13%)
Potassium
272mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
59g
(118%)
Vitamin A
349IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 584
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 584kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 349IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.