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Mary's Winter Fruit Cake
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 12
This is a great winter cake when there isn't very much fresh fruit in season, it is also great any other time of the year. This cake has a wonderful buttery taste that will have you reaching for another piece.
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (20 ounce) can fruit cocktail, undrained
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
1. Mix fruit cocktail, flour, sugar, eggs, salt and baking soda. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees.
2. While the cake is cooking make the icing. Boil for 2 minutes the sugar, margarine and milk. Remove from heat and add the coconut and vanilla.
3. Frost the cake while it is hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com