Fruit Cocktail Cake

Fruit Cocktail Cake recipe pinit

Fruit cocktail cake became popular in the 1950s and is a nostalgic dessert often enjoyed at family gatherings and potlucks.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8 Calories: 2400
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended. Fold in the fruit cocktail.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
  8. Spread whipped cream over the cake and garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired.
  9. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 300kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Sugars 30g
Protein 3g6%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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