Our writers are fruit cocktail of the most respected in the industry, and our recipes are contributed by bartenders who form a veritable “Who’s Who” of the cocktail world. Serve this old-fashioned Fruit Cocktail Cake up for dessert or invite your friends for coffee!

Made from scratch, NO box mix needed! Clear out space on your list of favorite cake recipes — my easy fruit cocktail cake recipe is a winner! Great as a dessert or a treat with coffee, this old fashion cake is made from scratch, no box mix needed! But that doesn’t mean it’s complicated. Far from it — this whole cake recipe, with a yummy butter sauce full of coconut and pecans, whips together in less than an hour!

Grab that reliable childhood favorite, the canned fruit cocktail, and let’s get baking! This ain’t yo momma’s fruit cake recipes. This was my grandma’s recipe, we also love her applesauce cake, coca-cola cake, and banana cream pie! Would you like to try these too? What I Love About This Recipe Well, it’s cake. This Fruit Cocktail Cake recipe is going to be a HUGE family favorite.

How To Make Fruit Cocktail Cake Recipe My cake recipe is so easy! You might be tempted to grab a boxed cake mix, but I promise you, it’s worthwhile to make this cake batter from scratch. You’ll just need a mixing bowl, a baking pan, and a saucepan. Pour each of the cake ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir. While it’s baking, pour the icing ingredients into a saucepan and heat.

Recipe Notes This cake is always a fan favorite at potlucks, school events, or just family suppers. Read on for all the insider hints! Tips For Making The Perfect Fruit Cocktail Cake Making a cake from scratch is easier than you think! Keep it simple: One of the best things about this cake is that it’s so simple to make even without being a fruit cocktail cake with cake mix. You may be tempted to use a stand mixer or even an electric beater. Seriously, just dump your batter ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir. Using beaters or a Kitchen Aid may end up making your batter too dense.