FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE VII

Fruit Cocktail Cake VII image

This cake is very moist. It's one of my husband's favorites.

Provided by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail with juice
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
⅔ cup evaporated milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, and baking soda; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and fruit cocktail. Beat in the flour mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Prick the top with a fork and spread on topping while still hot.
To make the topping: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, butter, evaporated milk and coconut. bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 55.4 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 257.7 mg, Sugar 49.3 g