What makes this Fruit Cocktail Cake the greatest is that it is served with a wonderful butter sauce. Also, it is so simple to make. I know when you try it you will agree. (Double all ingredients to bake in an 11×13-inch pan.)
Original recipe makes 1 -9-inch square pan
Ingredients
1 egg
1 cup fruit cocktail, drained
1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9-inch square pan.
- With an electric mixer, mix egg, fruit cocktail, 1 cup sugar, flour, soda, and salt in order given. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
- To make sauce: bring to a boil 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, and butter or margarine. Serve hot on cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 411 kcal
Carbohydrates: 71 g
Cholesterol: 62 mg
Fat: 13.5 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 3.7 g
Sodium: 303 mg
