Fruit Cocktail Cake VII

This cake is very moist. It's one of my husband's favorites.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 372 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ⅔ cup evaporated milk
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail with juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, and baking soda; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and fruit cocktail. Beat in the flour mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Prick the top with a fork and spread on topping while still hot.

Step 4

To make the topping: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, butter, evaporated milk and coconut. bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.