Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup nuts, chopped
- 1 can (16 ounce) fruit cocktail, with syrup (do not drain)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- FOR THE ICING
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup coconut
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or half-and-half)
How to Make
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FOR THE THE CAKE
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 9×13 pan.
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Step 2: Mix all ingredients, except brown sugar and nuts, in a bowl.
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Step 3: Pour batter into the pan.
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Step 4: Combine brown sugar and nuts; sprinkle over batter.
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Step 5: Bake for 40 minutes.
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Step 6: Make the icing in the last 5 minutes before cake comes out of oven.
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Step 7: Spread icing on cake while hot and cake is just out of the oven.
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FOR THE BOILED COCONUT ICING
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Step 8: Combine icing ingredients in saucepan and boil for 2 minutes.
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Step 9: Spoon over cake while still hot.
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Step 10: Let cool and enjoy!
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