The Holiday Fruit Cocktail Cake recipe combines a delightful mix of flavors and textures, making it perfect for various occasions from potlucks to holiday gatherings. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the recipe:
Holiday Fruit Cocktail Cake
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Recipe Yield: 1 cake
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Summer, Less than 60 Minutes, Oven
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (15 oz) fruit cocktail with juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (5 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Nutritional Information (per serving, based on yield):
- Calories: 4912.7
- Fat: 156.8g
- Saturated Fat: 73g
- Cholesterol: 716mg
- Sodium: 4729.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 845.9g
- Fiber: 16.8g
- Sugar: 627g
- Protein: 57.8g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, and fruit cocktail with its juice. Mix by hand just until combined; avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.
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Bake the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch cake pan.
- Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of brown sugar and chopped pecans.
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Bake:
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare the Butter Sauce:
- While the cake is baking, prepare the butter sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, and butter.
- Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter is melted and the mixture reaches a slow boil.
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Finish the Cake:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the cake is baked and still warm, use a carving fork to poke numerous holes evenly across the surface of the cake.
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Pour the Butter Sauce:
- Slowly pour the prepared butter sauce over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes and spreads evenly.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before serving.
This Holiday Fruit Cocktail Cake is a wonderful treat that balances the sweetness of fruit cocktail and brown sugar with the nutty crunch of pecans, all topped with a rich buttery sauce. It’s perfect for serving warm as a comforting dessert or cooled for a delightful summer treat. Enjoy sharing this delicious cake with friends and family at your next gathering!
