Fruit Cocktail Cake
Description: There’s always a can of fruit cocktail lurking in your cupboard that no one wants. Here’s a good way to put it to use.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Fruit, Kosher, < 60 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 | cups Granulated Sugar |
| 2 | tsp Baking Soda |
| 1/2 | tsp Salt |
| 1 | cup Flour |
| 2 | cups Sugar |
| 3/4 | cup Milk |
| 1/2 | cup Butter |
| 1/2 | tsp Vanilla |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 308.5
- Fat Content: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 57mg
- Sodium Content: 378.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 54g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 37.6g
- Protein Content: 3.6g
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Grease a 13×9-inch pan.
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In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Then stir in the granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and fruit cocktail with juice.
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Stir in the flour, blending well, then turn into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
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Leave the cake in the pan.
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To make the icing: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and butter, and bring to a boil. Boil for a minute. Stir in vanilla.
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Pour the hot syrup over the fork-poked cake while it is still hot from the oven.
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Serve from the pan while still warm or cooled.
This delightful Fruit Cocktail Cake is a perfect way to utilize that can of fruit cocktail lingering in your pantry. The combination of eggs, sugar, and flour creates a moist and fluffy texture, while the fruit cocktail adds bursts of fruity flavor throughout. The icing, made with sugar, milk, and butter, forms a sweet and creamy glaze that perfectly complements the cake’s flavors. Whether served warm or cooled, this cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Enjoy it as a comforting dessert or as a sweet treat any time of day! 🍰🍒
