Recipe

Fruit cocktail cake

Recipe by Dennis Williams, Weatherford, Okla., in the 2008 Cook's Library of Treasures published by the Pea Ridge Community Library

1 1/2 c. sugar

2 c. flour

2 eggs

2 tsp. baking soda

15 oz. can fruit cocktail

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 cup nutmeats, pecans or walnuts

Topping:

3/4 c. sugar

1 stick margarine

1 small can evaporated milk

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar, flour, eggs, baking soda and fruit cocktail. Pour into ungreased 9- by 13-inch cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar and nuts on top. Bake in a 325º oven for approximately 35 minutes. This cake can be served warm out of the oven or the following topping can be added.

Topping: Boil sugar, margarine and evaporated milk for about 20 minutes, or until it forms a brownish thin caramel-like glaze. Add vanilla and pour over cake while still warm from the oven.

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