Best Deborahs Not Quite Ugly Duckling Cake Recipes

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UGLY DUCKLING CAKE



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This Ugly Duckling Cake is wonderful despite it's name!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 15.25 ounce yellow cake mix
1 15 ounce can fruit cocktail, do not drain
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Mix together cake mix, fruit cocktail with juice and eggs with a spoon. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish and spread in bottom of dish. Add Swirl.
  • Mix together and sprinkle over the cake. Take a knife and cut mixture into the cake mix until all ingredients are wet. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Bring evaporated milk, sugar and butter to a rolling boil in a pan on top of the stove. Boil for one minute stirring often as will boil over on stove. Remove from stove and add coconut. Mix well. Spread over cake. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

UGLY DUCKLING CAKE



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Use a box cake mix to make this vintage Ugly Duckling Cake recipe with fruit cocktail! With its moist texture, coconut and pecans, it is sure to be a favorite.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box yellow cake mix ((15.25 ounces))
16 ounces fruit cocktail ((1 can, with juice))
3.4 ounces instant lemon pudding ((1 small box))
4 large eggs
½ cup shredded coconut ((sweetened or unsweetened))
½ cup vegetable or canola oil
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup salted butter
1 ½ cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13 baking pan. Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all of the cake ingredients. Mix using a hand mixer on low speed until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed, then mix on medium speed for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar and nuts evenly on top of the batter.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cake tests done.
  • Prepare the coconut frosting by melting the sugar, milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Stir and bring to a boil. Boil for two minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Then mix in the shredded coconut.
  • Spread the topping on the cake.
  • Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 401 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 39 g, ServingSize 1 serving

UGLY DUCKLING POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Ugly Duckling Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail, undrained
1 cup coconut, shredded
4 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Blend first 6 ingredients. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer.
  • Pour into greased and floured 13 X 9 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes.
  • Spoon hot butter glaze over warm cake.
  • Butter Glaze.
  • Comnine butter, sugar, evaporated milk; boil 2 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.9, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 660.2, Carbohydrate 86.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 55.5, Protein 8

ORIGINAL UGLY DUCKLING CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Original Ugly Duckling Cake Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by carmen-2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 yellow cake mix
1 can (16 ounces) fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
2 1/2 cup sweetened coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup canned evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed milk)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In the bowl of an electric mixer, add cake mix, fruit cocktail with syrup, 1 cup of the coconut and the eggs. Mix on medium low for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake 45 minutes, or until set but don't over bake. While cake is cooking, make topping by heating the butter, sugar and milk on medium low in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Once it boils, boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining coconut. Pour over hot cake when removed from oven. Serve warm or cool.

UGLY DUCKLING PUDDING CAKE



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This comes from my personal archives from years back. I have no idea how the cake got it's name but it quite good.

Provided by Dave5003

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix (4 serving size)
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
1 cup coconut, flaked
4 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups coconut
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Blend all cake ingredients except for brown sugar and nuts and beat 4 minutes with electric mixer at med. speed.
  • Pour into a well greased 9 x 13 pan.
  • Sprinkle with the brown sugar and nuts.
  • Bake in a 325F oven about 45 minutes or tested done. Cool 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile make glaze by combining glaze ingredients and boiling for 2 minutes.
  • Pour over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.7, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 528.3, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 40.5, Protein 7

UGLY DUCKLING CAKE



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Clipped from the newspaper years ago. This is very, very sweet. I looked at several other recipes and almost everyone called for a small box of lemon pudding so I added it to mine.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (17 ounce) can fruit cocktail, including juice
2 eggs, large
2 cups coconut
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, fruit cocktail and liquid, eggs and 3/4 cup coconut.
  • Blend well, beating at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 9x13x2-inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed gently with finger.
  • Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat milk, sugar and butter. Let boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups coconut. Spoon over hot cake in pan before serving.
  • Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5535.4, Fat 280.8, SaturatedFat 173.4, Cholesterol 713.8, Sodium 4415, Carbohydrate 731.8, Fiber 38.2, Sugar 507.9, Protein 58.2

UGLY DUCKLING CAKE I



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Yellow cake mix, canned fruit cocktail, coconut, and nuts blend in this recipe that may look a bit 'ugly,' but tastes great.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Coconut Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
2 eggs
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, undrained fruit, 1 cup coconut and eggs.
  • Blend; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes and pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Bring butter, sugar and milk to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut. Spoon over warm cake. Top with prepared whipped topping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 261.1 mg, Sugar 27 g

ORIGINAL UGLY DUCKLING CAKE



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From the early 70s, this cake is easy and moist. Made with a cake mix and canned fruit cocktail, it's really not ugly at all.

Provided by Paula Todora

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 yellow cake mix
1 can(s) 16 ounces fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
2 1/2 c sweetened coconut
2 eggs
1/2 c light brown sugar
1/2 c butter
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c canned evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed milk)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, add cake mix, fruit cocktail with syrup, 1 cup of the coconut and the eggs. Mix on medium low for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake 45 minutes, or until set but don't overbake.
  • 3. While cake is cooking, make topping by heating the butter, sugar and milk on medium low in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Once it boils, boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining coconut. Pour over hot cake when removed from oven. Serve warm or cool.

UGLY DUCKLING CAKE



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This came from a friend in my Sunday school class several years ago. I've never tried it, but just now found it in my stack of saved recipes. I'm putting it here so that I don't lose it. I've found other similar recipes on here, but none that are exactly the same.

Provided by bunkie68

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) box instant lemon pudding (you can also use vanilla)
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup (do not drain)
4 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups coconut
1/2-1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Set ½ cup brown sugar aside to sprinkle on cake before you bake. (I have used both dark and light, either is yummy.).
  • Mix all ingredients except brown sugar and pour into a 9 x 13 greased and floured cake pan.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar on top of cake batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool 15 minutes and pour glaze over top of warm cake.
  • Enjoy!
  • NOTES: My friend preferred brown sugar when making the glaze, and she said she used about 1/2 of a 12-oz. can of evaporated milk when making the glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.4, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 488.9, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 4, Sugar 31.6, Protein 6.5

DEBORAH'S NOT QUITE UGLY DUCKLING CAKE



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This recipe was submitted by my friend Deborah Alanis to our Cal Fish and Game Cookbook, Wild and Wonderful Recipes II.

Provided by Chef TraceyMae

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (17 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
2 1/3 cups baker's angel flake coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Combine the cake mix, fruit cocktail with syrup, 1 cup of coconut, and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend and then beat for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
  • Bring butter, sugar, and milk to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and stir in remaining coconut.
  • Spoon over hot cake in pan.
  • Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.6, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 530.6, Carbohydrate 79.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 54.3, Protein 6.3

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