Fruit Cocktail Cake

21 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 40 min
Ready In: 45 min

“Very moist and fruity cake, no oil added, quick and easy. Especially delicious when served with whipped cream.” - by Cyndi

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

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Original recipe yields 1 - 9 inch square cake

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x9 inch square baking pan.
Combine the flour, white sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla and undrained fruit cocktail. Mix until blended. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the brown sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
177 cal
9%

Fat
0.5 g
< 1%

Carbs
42.2 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (21)

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mom2mykidlets

Nov. 26, 2002

"Okay - I have to shout here - INCREDIBLE!!! This was easy, fast, scrumptious, moist and dare I say it again - INCREDIBLE!! It was really good warm and even without whip cream, it was delicious!!..." See more"

SPARKS84

Oct. 6, 2002

"Excellent! My mom use to make this back in the 60's. It's a classic...." See more"

KENTVEE

Jun. 9, 2005

"I first tried this recipe back in the late 1960s, but lost the recipe. It came back when I saw "Steel Magnolias" as the Cup-a Cup-a Cake. I made it without the egg. And like the movie, I always ser..." See moreve it with good vanilla ice cream, just to cut the sugar! Simple to make for a last minute dessert, guests think you created a master piece.....and you did!"

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