FRUIT COCKTAIL COCONUT CAKE

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My mother made this all the time when we were growing up. It is very sweet so a little goes a long way. Not a pretty cake but oh so good and easy to prepare. I have frozen this in precut squares and popped in the microwave for a sweet warm treat.

Provided by Old widow

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail in syrup
2 1/3 cups coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, fruit cocktail with syrup, 1 cup coconut and eggs in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • In saucepan bring butter, sugar and milk to a boil, boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining coconut. Spoon over hot cake in pan. Serve warm or cool.

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