Best 13 Fast Fruit Cocktail Cake Recipes

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If you need a sweet, flavorful treat that is perfect for breakfast or dessert, look no further than a fast fruit cocktail cake. Packed with juicy fruit and bursting with flavor, this delightful cake is sure to please even the most discerning palate. With its moist texture and decadent crumb, this cake is the perfect way to indulge in a moment of pure deliciousness. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy dessert to serve at a party or a special treat for your family, this fast fruit cocktail cake is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



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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

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE VII



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This cake is very moist. It's one of my husband's favorites.

Provided by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail with juice
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
⅔ cup evaporated milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, and baking soda; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and fruit cocktail. Beat in the flour mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Prick the top with a fork and spread on topping while still hot.
  • To make the topping: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, butter, evaporated milk and coconut. bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 55.4 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 257.7 mg, Sugar 49.3 g

BEST EVER FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



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This is a great textured cake, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Easy to make. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by nita 284904 souther

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 CAKE, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 medium size can fruit cocktail in juice (a good brand)
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk (no substitutions)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • CAKE:.
  • Beat sugar, eggs and oil together.
  • Add flour, salt and baking soda.
  • Add fruit cocktail with the juice; mix well.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13x2 inch pan. I use Kittencal's professional pan coating.
  • Sprinkle coconut over batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
  • FROSTING:.
  • Place butter, sugar and evaporated milk in a medium size saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil,stirring constantly, for 5 to 6 minutes or until it begins to thicken.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add vanilla extract, coconut and nuts.
  • Spread mixture onto cake while both are still hot.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.3, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 65.3, Sodium 501.9, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 48.4, Protein 6

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



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Very moist and fruity cake, no oil added, quick and easy. Especially delicious when served with whipped cream. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Cyndi

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
½ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  • Combine the flour, white sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla and undrained fruit cocktail. Mix until blended. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the brown sugar.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

FAST FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



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A convenient can of fruit cocktail is the key to this moist, down-home dessert from Karen Naramore of Gillette, Wyoming. "It's so comforting served warm with whipped cream or ice cream," she promises.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir until smooth. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Combine brown sugar and nuts; sprinkle over top. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOMMA'S FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



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Not sure where it originated and some on here close - but no cigar to this! While I'm told it is good cold, it never lasted long enough to find out...I'm sure you'll have the same issue. It's one-bowl, quick and easy!

Provided by Acceptance

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
1 egg
1 cup sugar, white
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Drain the fruit, beating the juice with the egg till creamy.
  • Add the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Fold in the fruit.
  • Pour into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan. Top with nuts and brown sugar.
  • Bake for 35 minute at 350.
  • Serve with dollops of fresh whipped cream.

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE



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MY FAMILY doesn't care for fruitcake, but we like this modified version. It's similar to a date-nut bread and we enjoy it with the butter sauce. It's really moist and delicious. I'm glad a friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. -Mrs. C. Cunningham Astoria, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained
Confectioners' sugar, optional
BUTTER SAUCE:
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup evaporated milk or half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, nuts, raisins, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, beat egg; add fruit cocktail. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased and floured 8-in. round baking pan. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. For sauce, combine sugar, butter and milk in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm over the cake. Refrigerate leftover sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

SUPER EASY FRUIT COCKTAIL COBBLER CAKE



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This is a super quick, super easy dessert to make. Three ingredients and two minutes of prep time is all it takes. Doesn't get any easier. I've used other items instead of fruit cocktail like canned pears, canned blueberries or canned cherries. I've also sprinkled coconut on top of the cake before baking which adds great flavor. Serve plain, with Cool Whip or your favorite ice cream.

Provided by Bowtie

Categories     Dessert

Time 47m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (15 ounce) cans fruit cocktail (I use Del Monte Carb Clever to cut down on some of the sugar)
1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt one stick of butter in a microwave safe dish for 1 minute 40 seconds on 50% power.
  • Pour entire contents of fruit cocktail cans (juice and all) into a 8 X 11 glass pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Spread fruit cocktail evenly on bottom of pan.
  • Sprinkle box of yellow cake mix, evenly, over top of fruit cocktail. Do NOT mix cake mix and fruit cocktail. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out cake mix.
  • Drizzle melted butter over top of cake mix. (Cake mix does not need to be completely covered in butter).
  • (Optional - sprinkle a small amount coconut on top of the cake before baking, photo shows it with coconut).
  • Bake on 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE I



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A lovely fruit cocktail cake, simple and delicious.

Provided by Karen Birchfield

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
½ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray one 8 x 8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine flour, white sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, and fruit cocktail. Mix until just combined and pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle top with the brown sugar.
  • Bake at 32 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 148.4 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE IV



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This quick, make-in-one-bowl cake satisfies your taste buds for something sweet...without added oil or butter.

Provided by Hillary Quinn

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail with syrup
½ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, salt and baking soda. Pour in egg and fruit cocktail with syrup. Mix well and pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with pecans and brown sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 106.9 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

THE BEST FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE!



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This has been passed down by my family for 3 generations. It's always perfect around the holidays. But good any other time too. It's quick, it's easy and it just tastes delicious!!! Enjoy

Provided by AudreyCorrynne

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h22m

Yield 1 cake, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg (Beaten)
29 ounces fruit cocktail (Drained)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oatmeal

Steps:

  • Spray 9X9 pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • Mix everything except Brown Sugar & Oatmeal.
  • Pour into baking pan.
  • Mix Brown Sugar & Oatmeal
  • Cover with mixture.
  • Bake 1 hour 20 min @ 300 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 499.6, Carbohydrate 138.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 105.7, Protein 7

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE (FROM A CAKE MIX)



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This delicious cake comes together fast, starting with a cake mix. I think the flavor is very subtle, and the cake is quite moist. The original recipe had a syrupy sweet icing on it, but I added the coconut/brown sugar on top instead, and I think it makes this a nice snacking cake. (*NOTE: I used a fruit cocktail I've found that has guava, mango, etc., and found the pieces a little large, so I chopped it up a bit before adding to mixture. The regular fruit cocktail with grapes, etc., should be fine w/o that)

Provided by newspapergal

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix (I use the kind with pudding in the mix, Betty Crocker)
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail, undrained
1 cup coconut, plus
1/2 cup coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat to 325*.
  • Combine cake mix, fruit cocktail with juices, 1 cup of coconut and eggs in a large mixer bowl.
  • Blend, then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Pour batter into greased 9x13 pan, or two 8x8 pans.
  • Sprinkle batter evenly with remaining 1/2 cup of coconut, and then 1/2 cup of brown sugar.
  • Bake at 325* for 45 min (if 9x13 pan; about 30-35 min for two pans).
  • Serve warm or room temp; stays moist for several days.

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE II



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An easy cake to put together, the fruit cocktail makes it very moist.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Cream 1 1/2 c sugar with the eggs. Add fruit cocktail (including liquid). Add the flour and baking soda--mixing well with beater. Pour into a greased and floured 9 inch round cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) about 15-20 minutes. Usually bakes best in thick aluminum cake pans.
  • To Make Frosting: Mix well the cup of sugar, canned milk and stick of margarine. Cook slowly till mixture blends. Cook about 2 minutes more; remove from heat. Add vanilla, chopped nuts and coconut. Stir mixture until thick. Spread on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.3 calories, Carbohydrate 102.5 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 576.9 mg, Sugar 58.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose seasonal fruits: Using seasonal fruits not only ensures the best flavor but also helps keep the cost down.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a light touch when folding in the fruit: This will help prevent the fruit from breaking down and becoming mushy.
  • Don't overbake the cake: Overbaking can dry out the cake. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will help the cake set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Fruit cocktail cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and fruity filling, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this fruit cocktail cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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