FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE

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This is such a simple and satisfying cake and it really brings simplicity and comfort in this retro dessert. I have had it with no topping and have tried both toppings. All ways are great! It's so special to me because it was given to me from my best friend's (like a sister to me) grandmother who passed on a few months ago. ...

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 24

CAKE
2 eggs
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
15 1/2 oz fruit cocktail
OPTIONAL TOPPING #1
1 c brown sugar
1/4 c butter, softened
1 c toasted pecans or walnuts
1/2 c finely chopped coconut (optional) (you can chop in a food processor)
OPTIONAL TOPPING #2: BOILED VERSION
1 stick butter
1 1/2 c coconut
1 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 c evaporated milk
1 c toasted pecans, chopped
SERVE WITH...
vanilla ice cream
caramel topping

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9x13 baking pan.
  • 2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the undrained fruit cocktail, beaten egg, and vanilla until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.
  • 3. TOPPING OPTION ONE: Mix together the brown sugar, butter, and nuts then sprinkle over the cake batter. Then bake.
  • 4. Bake until the cake starts to pull away from the sides sof the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • 5. IF USING SECOND OPTIONAL TOPPING, Boil all ingredients in a sauce pan for one to two minutes. Pour over hot cake.
  • 6. Serve warm with or without ice cream and caramel topping. Also great eaten cooled.

Rickey Cozart
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This cake is a waste of time and ingredients. It's dry, tasteless, and the streusel topping is too hard.


Anthony Barron
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


The role play Family
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Rony Iqbal
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I'm not a big fan of fruit cocktail, but this cake was surprisingly delicious. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Mariah Watkins
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This is the best fruit cocktail cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Whit Goold Free Fire
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.


Niesha-Gaye
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This cake is so moist and fluffy, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Hussaini studio
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I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ayaz Pirkani
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


NAVEED REHMANI
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I'm a huge fan of fruit cocktail cake, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


sofia sofia93
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This is the best fruit cocktail cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and fluffy, and the fruit cocktail adds a delicious sweetness and tartness.


Olamma Faith
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is amazing.


Gold Mines
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This cake is delicious! The fruit cocktail adds a nice sweetness and moisture to the cake, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Hlumisa Maraqane
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe.


Ani Ogechukwu
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I love that I can use canned fruit cocktail, which saves me time and effort.


Peter Brucato
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Elvis Archer
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This fruit cocktail cake is a delightful treat! The flavors of the different fruits blend together perfectly, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I especially love the crunchy streusel topping.


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