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
- Add all ingredients but the Brown Sugar in a bowl and mix.
- Pour into a greased 9x9 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
Elena says
07/12/2012 at 1:29 pmGreat recipe; sounds yummy and, more importantly, easy! Thanks for sharing!
Tammi says
07/14/2012 at 9:31 pmOh it’s so good!! Mmmm!
Soozle says
07/13/2012 at 9:02 amSounds great.. and easy! Love it! 🙂
Kat says
07/13/2012 at 3:56 pmThis 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
07/15/2012 at 10:09 pmMy Grandmother makes a recipe like this all the time. You are right, really good stuff!
Stephanie La Plante says
07/16/2012 at 12:04 pmI love fruit + cake = MINE!
Martini Vodka drink Recipes says
07/23/2012 at 4:13 amSo fun n refreshing ~ perfect for a pool party 🙂 Love the pictures!
Paige Miller says
07/23/2012 at 4:11 pmThank-you for this. I needed a quick dessert!
Shannon says
08/27/2012 at 2:14 pmAt 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
10/12/2012 at 9:38 pmI 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
02/13/2013 at 10:42 amLove 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
03/16/2013 at 9:31 amThis is an amazing way to use fruit cocktail!
Thanks for the recipe!
Judy Cowan says
06/23/2013 at 8:11 amWill 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
07/27/2013 at 8:23 amI have to try this…looks so easy!
Vesper says
08/03/2013 at 9:01 amThis sounds a lot easier then other fruit cake recipes I have seen
Elizabeth Vlug says
08/19/2013 at 12:55 pmAnother one of your recipes that I have printed. Thanks for sharing these simple yet tasty recipes, my kind of baking 🙂
Sara rai says
11/01/2013 at 5:22 amDelicious 🙂
Monique says
04/18/2017 at 6:09 pmWhat size can of fruit cocktail should be used???
Tammi says
04/19/2017 at 9:11 amI use the small, standard can myself
Sue Kroll says
10/23/2017 at 12:47 pmHi – 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
10/24/2017 at 10:00 amIf 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. 🙂