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Fruit Cocktail Cake




Source of Recipe


Aunt Cheryl


Recipe Introduction


A recipe from Aunt Cheryl that we all love


List of Ingredients




2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (16-oz.) can fruit cocktail, undrained

For topping:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut

For sauce:
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
5 oz. (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) evaporated milk



Recipe



Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9"x13" pan.
Prepare batter:
Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together into a bowl. Stir in egg, vanilla and undrained fruit. Pour into pan.
Prepare topping: Mix together brown sugar, nuts, and coconut. Sprinkle over batter. bake for 30 minutes.
Just before cake is done, begin making sauce: Combine margarine, sugar and milk in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until mixture boils. Let boil for 2 minutes. When cake is done, pour hot sauce over cake. Cool and serve.