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fruit cocktail cake

This old-fashioned Fruit Cocktail Cake is moist, sweet, and topped with a caramelized brown sugar walnut crunch—an easy vintage dessert everyone will love!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar light or dark
  • 1.75 cups fruit cocktail undrained
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar light or dark, for topping
  • 0.5 cups walnuts chopped, for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, eggs, brown sugar, and fruit cocktail. Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar and walnuts.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until set and topping is caramelized.

Notes

This classic fruit cocktail cake is perfect for family gatherings and nostalgic celebrations. Enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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