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

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