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.

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