Fruit Cocktail Cake
This cake is very very moist but tastes so good. I took it to work and it was gone in no time.
This cake is very very moist but tastes so good. I took it to work and it was gone in no time.
- Carbohydrate 71.3797828779834 g
- Cholesterol 120.593933402156 mg
- Fat 35.7339945886629 g
- Fiber 1.55079293497479 g
- Protein 5.42028178107019 g
- Saturated Fat 22.8687162961728 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (182g)
- Sodium 358.889587557236 mg
- Sugar 69.8289899430086 g
- Trans Fat 2.44152662490656 g
- Calories 616 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- Sift together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 1 cup of sugar, and fruit cocktail. Beat in the flour mixture.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prick the top of the cake with a fork, and spread on the topping while still hot.
- To make the topping: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and coconut. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
Pricking the warm cake immediately after baking allows the dairy glaze to penetrate the crumb structure. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit ensures the center sets while the edges brown. Pull the pan from the oven when a wooden toothpick inserted into the middle emerges clean. Cooling the dessert completely before storage helps the moisture redistribute evenly.
Second-Day Transformation
Baked goods containing canned fruit and evaporated milk often improve over time. The crumb absorbs stray syrup and dairy fats during storage, resulting in a denser, richer texture on the second day. Wrap the pan tightly in plastic wrap to prevent the coconut and sugar topping from drying out at room temperature. Flavor compounds meld during this resting period, mutely balancing the high sugar content.
- If the topping scorches during boiling, reduce the heat source immediately.
- Substitute whole milk for evaporated milk at a one-to-one ratio if supplies run low.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to three days.
