Ultimate American Chef Reveals Secret Recipe!

This ugly ducking cake made with yellow cake mix, canned fruit cocktail, coconut, and nuts may look a bit ugly, but it tastes great. Top with whipped topping.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
18
Yield:
1 9×13-inch cake

Ingredients

  • 1(15.25 ounce) packageyellow cake mix

  • 1(15.25 ounce) canfruit cocktail, undrained

  • 1 ½cupsflaked coconut, divided

  • 2largeeggs

  • ½cuppacked brown sugar

  • ½cupchopped walnuts

  • ½cupunsalted butter

  • ½cupwhite sugar

  • ½cupevaporated milk

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

  2. Combine cake mix, undrained fruit cocktail, 1 cup coconut, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle brown sugar and walnuts evenly over the surface.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

  4. When the cake is almost done, combine butter, white sugar, and evaporated milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then stir in remaining 1/2 cup coconut.

  5. Spoon hot coconut mixture over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe18
Calories303
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g
17%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Cholesterol
37mg
12%
Sodium
261mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
44g
16%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
27g
Protein
3g
Vitamin C
1mg
4%
Calcium
72mg
6%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
120mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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