Ugly Duckling Cake I

Yellow cake mix, canned fruit cocktail, coconut, and nuts blend in this recipe that may look a bit ‘ugly,’ but tastes great.

Original recipe makes 1 – 9 x 13 inch pan

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Directions

  1. Combine cake mix, undrained fruit, 1 cup coconut and eggs.
  2. Blend; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes and pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  3. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Bring butter, sugar and milk to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut. Spoon over warm cake. Top with prepared whipped topping, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 303 kcal
Carbohydrates: 44.1 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg
Fat: 13.4 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 3.3 g
Sodium: 261 mg