Maybe one of the easiest desert recipes to make, this Fruit Cocktail Cake recipe is my go-to when I’m time crunched or just don’t feel like spending a ton of time baking.
Fruit Cocktail Cake
Don’t let the name ‘Fruit Cocktail’ project images of traditional Christmas Fruit Cake though {I detest that stuff}. Fruit Cocktail Dump Cake is moist, sweet and best served warm.
This could very well be one of my top 5 favourite cake recipes ever. Plus, I recently discovered that it is a traditional and classic cake recipe, go figure! Once you taste this cake though, you’ll know why.
How do you make a Fruit Cocktail Cake?
I absolutely love that this recipe only has common ingredients in it, so chances are I always have everything in my pantry. It’s truly a no-fuss recipe.
Every time I make fruit cocktail cake I think of how I can literally grab the recipe and get it in the oven within 5 minutes. Trust me, it’s that easy!
This easy Fruit Cocktail Cake recipe is a quick family favourite. Serve it up for dessert or invite your friends for coffee. It’s one of those go-to’s when time-crunched for sure.
One of my daughters requested this for her birthday one year, and that didn’t but did surprise me. I’m happy this recipe has made such a lasting impression on those who’ve tried it.
Then, dolloped with cold whipped topping – perfecto! Don’t skip this part, because, whip cream! YUM!
Enjoy!
Maybe one of the easiest desert recipes to make, Fruit Cocktail Cake is has amazing taste, moist, sweet and best served warm with whipped cream.
- 1 can Fruit Cocktail
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 beaten Egg
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- Whipped Topping
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Add all ingredients but the Brown Sugar in a bowl and mix.
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Pour into a greased 9x9 square baking pan and sprinkle the brown sugar on top
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Bake at 350 for 45 min to 1 hr
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Serve warm with a dollop of whipped topping
Elena says
Great recipe; sounds yummy and, more importantly, easy! Thanks for sharing!
Tammi says
Oh it’s so good!! Mmmm!
Soozle says
Sounds great.. and easy! Love it! 🙂
Kat says
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!
trina says
My Grandmother makes a recipe like this all the time. You are right, really good stuff!
Stephanie La Plante says
I love fruit + cake = MINE!
Martini Vodka drink Recipes says
So fun n refreshing ~ perfect for a pool party 🙂 Love the pictures!
Paige Miller says
Thank-you for this. I needed a quick dessert!
Shannon says
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.
Tammi says
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!
Anne says
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!
Anne Taylor says
This is an amazing way to use fruit cocktail!
Thanks for the recipe!
Judy Cowan says
Will have to try making this since I have some fruit cocktail in the cupboard right now and love that it is easy to make!
mongupp says
I have to try this…looks so easy!
Vesper says
This sounds a lot easier then other fruit cake recipes I have seen
Elizabeth Vlug says
Another one of your recipes that I have printed. Thanks for sharing these simple yet tasty recipes, my kind of baking 🙂
Sara rai says
Delicious 🙂
Monique says
What size can of fruit cocktail should be used???
Tammi says
I use the small, standard can myself
Sue Kroll says
Hi – If I want to double this recipe ( fruit cocktail cake) what size pan would I use? Same temperature? How long of time?? Thanks very much. Sue
Tammi says
If you double, I’d say the 9×13 would be great. As long as it’s not too deep, I’d maybe increase bake time by 4 minutes, yet maybe check the middle to make sure. 🙂