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Fruit Cocktail Cake (Vintage Recipe)

Fruit cocktail cake is a moist, old fashioned dessert made with canned fruit cocktail and only 3 other ingredients you likely have on hand. This budget friendly dessert makes a sweet, soft, and lightly fruity cake that's perfect for potlucks.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 6
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 cup self rising flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 15 oz can fruit cocktail undrained
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Instructions

  • Add the melted butter to a 9x9" baking dish. Using a silicone brush spread it out in an even layer all over the bottom of the dish. Set aside.
    4 tbsp butter
  • Add the flour, sugar, and fruit (with the juice) to a mixing bowl. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
    1 cup self rising flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 15 oz can fruit cocktail
  • Transfer the fruit mixture to the prepared dish and spread it out in an even layer.
  • Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes, just until the cake's golden brown on top and bubbling along the edges.
  • Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven and set it aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not use regular all purpose flour. The cake will be flat!
  • Make sure not to drain the fruit cocktail. You need all the juice.
  • Don't over mix. Just stir the ingredients together until they are just combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg