This recipe has been in my family for years. It is a very moist cake with a delightful buttery coconut topping.
Provided by Greg Franchini
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, Beat eggs and 1 1/2 cups white sugar together until smooth. Beat in flour mixture and fruit cocktail with juice. Spread into prepared pan. Mix together the brown sugar and chopped nuts; sprinkle on top of cake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and immediately poke holes in cake with fork. Pour topping over cake.
- To make the topping: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, and stir in coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 339.3 mg, Sugar 57.7 g
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Ahmad Muhieddine
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MUSTAFA Al , Zoghbi
[email protected]This is my new go-to fruit cocktail cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Driver Munda2
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success. The kids loved it and the adults did too. It's a delicious and easy cake to make.
Sunita Giri
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Musimenta Robert
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The fruit cocktail adds a nice sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahmadali Khan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for potlucks and parties.
Collins Ndungu
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Talal Gujjar
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy cake to make. I used a gluten-free flour blend and it turned out great.
Lawrence Martinz
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
jevaun thompson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruit cocktail, but I loved this cake. The cake itself is so moist and flavorful, and the fruit cocktail adds a nice sweetness without being too overpowering.
Mic Mic Gotchaa mcnaughton
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Asheikh Usman Tijjani
[email protected]This is the best fruit cocktail cake I've ever had. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the fruit cocktail adds a perfect sweetness and tartness.
Sovon Ahamed
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!
AFOLABI AYOBAMI
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amidu YTFFF
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover fruit cocktail. It's also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.
fatema Hussein
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
MANAHIL Ijaz
[email protected]Easy to make and so yummy!
Md Jiaul
[email protected]This cake is incredibly moist and flavorful! The fruit cocktail adds a delicious sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this again.