An easy cake to put together, the fruit cocktail makes it very moist.
INGREDIENTS (for 9 servings):
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
PREPARATION:
Cream 1 1/2 c sugar with the eggs. Add fruit cocktail (including liquid). Add the flour and baking soda--mixing well with beater. Pour into a greased and floured 9 inch round cake pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) about 15-20 minutes. Usually bakes best in thick aluminum cake pans.
To Make Frosting: Mix well the cup of sugar, canned milk and stick of margarine. Cook slowly till mixture blends. Cook about 2 minutes more; remove from heat. Add vanilla, chopped nuts and coconut. Stir mixture until thick. Spread on cake.