Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 cup flour + 2 tbs (sifted)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ stick butter (melted and cooled)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg (beaten well)
  • 1 medium can of fruit cocktail
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Grease an 8 x 8 baking dish.
  • Sift first six dry ingredients into a medium bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl mix the cooled melted butter, the beaten egg, and the vanilla.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and pour the entire contents of the can of fruit cocktail, juice and all.
  • Mix with a wooden spoon until completely combined and the fruit cocktail is evenly distributed.
  • Pour the cake batter into baking dish.
  • In another small bowl mix the brown sugar and the shredded coconut for the topping. If you would like to add nuts to your topping you can also add 1 cup of chopped nuts. Mix
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the top of the batter.
  • Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes.