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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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 Information
Serving
1
Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
384mg
(16%)
Potassium
179mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
379IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 384mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 379IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.