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original ugly duckling cake

(4 ratings)
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Recipe by
Paula Mahon
@pmahon
Forsyth, MO

From the early 70s, this cake is easy and moist. Made with a cake mix and canned fruit cocktail, it's really not ugly at all.

(4 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For original ugly duckling cake

  • 1
    yellow cake mix
  • 1 can
    16 ounces fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
  • 2 1/2 c
    sweetened coconut
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    canned evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed milk)

How To Make original ugly duckling cake

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    In the bowl of an electric mixer, add cake mix, fruit cocktail with syrup, 1 cup of the coconut and the eggs. Mix on medium low for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake 45 minutes, or until set but don't overbake.
  • 3
    While cake is cooking, make topping by heating the butter, sugar and milk on medium low in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Once it boils, boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining coconut. Pour over hot cake when removed from oven. Serve warm or cool.
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