original ugly duckling cake
(4 ratings)
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
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1yellow cake mix
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1 can16 ounces fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
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2 1/2 csweetened coconut
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2eggs
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1/2 clight brown sugar
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1/2 cbutter
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1/2 csugar
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1/2 ccanned evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed milk)
How To Make original ugly duckling cake
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1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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2In 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.
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3While 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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