Description
A delightful dessert that combines sweet fruit with moist cake, perfect for any gathering or as a daily treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) fruit cocktail, drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Frosting (optional, such as cream cheese frosting or whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained fruit cocktail, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing out the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before frosting or serving.
Notes
Make sure to drain the fruit cocktail well to avoid excess moisture in the cake. You can vary the recipe using different canned fruits or adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, fruit, easy recipe, potluck, family gathering, budget-friendly