BEST EVER FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE

Best Ever Fruit Cocktail Cake image

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.