Maybe one of the easiest desert recipes to make, Fruit Cocktail Cake is my go-to when I’m time crunched or just don’t feel like spending a ton of time baking.
I like that it has only has common ingredients in it, so chances are I always have everything in my pantry. A no-fuss recipe, you can literally grab the recipe and get it in the oven in 5 minutes.
Yet, don’t let the name ‘Fruit Cocktail Cake’ project images of Fruit Cake though {detest that stuff}. Fruit Cocktail Cake is moist, sweet and best served warm.
Then, dolloped with cold whipped topping – perfecto!
Enjoy!
- 1 can Fruit Cocktail
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 beaten Egg
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- Whipped Topping
- Add all ingredients but the Brown Sugar in a bowl and mix.
- Pour into a greased 9×9 square baking pan and sprinkle the brown sugar on top
- Bake at 350 for 45 min to 1 hr
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped topping





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Great recipe; sounds yummy and, more importantly, easy! Thanks for sharing!
Oh it’s so good!! Mmmm!
Sounds great.. and easy! Love it!
This sounds wonderful, and so easy. I love it, and just added fruit cocktail to my shopping list. I can’t wait to test it out!
My Grandmother makes a recipe like this all the time. You are right, really good stuff!
I love fruit + cake = MINE!
So fun n refreshing ~ perfect for a pool party
Love the pictures!
Thank-you for this. I needed a quick dessert!
At first I though “She forgot to list all the ingredients and the directions!”. I find the best recipes are the ones that are the simplest. Thanks for sharing, def will give it a try.
I know Shannon! I second guess myself each time I make it, and pull out my recipe card. I ALWAYS say to myself, “thats it, it’s not gonna change!” lol
So very easy and simple, Huge on taste!
Love it! This seems like a twist on the “cuppa cuppa cuppa” cake from Steel Magnolias, which I’ve made many times. Next time, I’ll try your version. Thanks for the idea!
This is an amazing way to use fruit cocktail!
Thanks for the recipe!