Fruit Cocktail Cake with Sweet, Buttery Sauce

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 11x13-inch pan.)

• Calories: 411 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup fruit cocktail, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9-inch square pan.

Step 3

With an electric mixer, mix egg, fruit cocktail, 1 cup sugar, flour, soda, and salt in order given. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 4

To make sauce: bring to a boil 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, and butter or margarine. Serve hot on cake.