Best 3 Paula Deens Fruit Cocktail Cake Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable and colorful dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and brighten up any occasion? Look no further than Paula Deen's Fruit Cocktail Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant flavors of assorted fruits with a moist and fluffy cake base. This delightful recipe promises an explosion of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for potlucks, family gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. Get ready to embark on a baking journey where the vibrant colors of fruits and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cake come together to create a truly exceptional dessert experience.

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

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

PAULA DEEN'S FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



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This was adapted from this summer's edition of Cooking With Paula Deen, in the section called From My Friends. I decreased her quantity of oil in the cake and used less butter in the frosting; it was wonderful! Moist, sweet, and easy. The frosting recipe is at the bottom.

Provided by MindiLouWho

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can fruit cocktail, undrained
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 (2 1/4 ounce) bag chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk or 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13x9 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, applesauce and eggs at medium speed until fluffy.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating well. Batter will be thick. Stir in fruit cocktail. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with coconut.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Pour Coconut Frosting over hot cake. Sprinkle with walnuts, if desired. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • COCONUT FROSTING: In a med ium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and milk. Bring to a boil over med-high heat; boil & stir one minute. Add coconut & vanilla; stir. Pour over hot cake.

HOLIDAY FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE



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Make and share this Holiday Fruit Cocktail Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 well beaten eggs
1 (17 ounce) can fruit cocktail, juice included
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup canned evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix together by hand the flour, sugar, soda, salt, eggs and fruit cocktail with juice.
  • Do not over mix and do not beat.
  • Pour into a 9x13 cake pan sprayed with pam.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup chopped pecans over top of cake.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
  • Remove and place on a rack to cool.
  • While cooling (15 minutes) in a medium pan bring to a slow boil the evaporated milk, sugar and butter.
  • Once the butter is melted and the slow boil is reached remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • With a carving fork poke"lots" of holes in the cake and slowly pour butter sauce evenly all through cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4912.7, Fat 156.8, SaturatedFat 73, Cholesterol 716, Sodium 4729.8, Carbohydrate 845.9, Fiber 16.8, Sugar 627, Protein 57.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh fruits. Fresh fruits not only taste better, but they also retain more nutrients.
  • Chop the fruits evenly. This will help them cook evenly in the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will prevent the cake from being undercooked or overcooked.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

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

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