Texas Tornado Cake

12 Reviews

“This recipe is quick and easy, and can be made with ingredients at hand. Serve it to those guests who strike unexpectedly.” - by Ann Hammock

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups fruit cocktail
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

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Original recipe yields 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake

Directions

Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Mix together sugar, eggs, fruit cocktail, soda, and flour. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Mix the brown sugar and nuts together, and sprinkle mixture onto the batter.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

Calories
203 cal
10%

Fat
4.9 g
8%

Carbs
37.8 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (12)

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PUDDIN7

Dec. 12, 2004

"I baked this cake years ago. It is simply delicious! It's great for a crowd. Here is how to make the icing: 1 stick of butter 3/4 cups sugar(regular) 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 cup flaked coconut..." See more Boil sugar, butter and milk for 2 minutes. Add coconut. Spread icing on cake while icing and cake are hot. Enjoy!"

Korrine

May. 1, 2008

"This cake is fabulous! I made it as directed, including the butter glaze another reviewer mentioned (with the exception of the coconut, as I didn't have any on hand). My kids had 3 pieces each (norm..." See moreal limit is one, but this cake was so good, none of us could stop eating it), and my 5yo DD exclaimed, "This is the best cake I ever tasted!" This cake doesn't disappoint - plus, it's very easy. Definitely 5 stars!"