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Fruit Cocktail Cake

Cultural Context

Fruit Cocktail Cake is a beloved American dessert that emerged in the mid-20th century, often featured at family gatherings and potlucks. It showcases the convenience of using canned fruit and cake mix, making it an easy yet delightful treat. This cake has evolved over the years, with variations incorporating different fruits and toppings, reflecting the creativity of home bakers across the country.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup juice from fruit cocktail
1 egg
1 can fruit cocktail
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup walnuts

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

3

Drain the juice from the fruit cocktail and measure out 1/4 cup of the juice.

4

Add the 1 egg, 1/4 cup juice, and the fruit cocktail into the dry ingredients.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and mix everything together gently without using a mixer.

6

Grease a 9-inch square pan with butter and spread the batter evenly in the pan.

7

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of brown sugar evenly on top of the batter.

8

Add 1/2 cup of walnuts, breaking them up and sprinkling them on top.

9

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, checking for doneness starting at 25 minutes.

10

Remove the cake from the oven after about 45 minutes and let it cool before cutting.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingfrosting

Equipment Needed

9-inch square pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Fruit Cocktail Cake with Cream Cheese FrostingFruit Cocktail Cake with Pineapple

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