Comments on: Old Favorite: Fruit Cocktail Cake

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By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:07:21 +0000

Its so funny to see this recipe somewhere else. My great grandmother used to make this all the time. I her recipe varied slightly- hers called for a little oil, but other than that its the same cake! I only make it at the holidays.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:51:20 +0000

Christy, can you make this with the no sugar added fruit cocktail?? Since my weight loss surgery, that’s the only kind I get!! BTW, I’ve adapted a lot of your recipes so I can eat them, too, by using splenda, or other no fat things (like cream cheese). But you seemed specific about the fruit cocktail in heavy syrup. Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes!!

Veronica

By: Christie

Christie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:31:56 +0000

Christy,

My mother used to make this cake, but I never had the recipe until now. I’m so glad I found it just in time for my company’s Bake Off last week. I made it as a layer cake and made a little more of the “icing” and just sort of dolloped it on top and let it run down the sides. Everyone raved about it! What a hit. Thanks for helping me bring back an old favorite.

I love your website and it often brings back memories for me. As the world grows smaller and more “homogenized,” I thank you for saving and passing on a little bit of what makes the South so special. **I reckon it’s bound to be your calling.**

P.S. Mama also used that icing on her German Chocolate cakes. Delicious!

By: Missy Birge

Missy Birge — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:38:21 +0000

This was a great cake! Very tasty and moist. I had several people ask for the recipe. You GO GIRL!! Thanks so much for the awesome recipes!!

By: Meridith

Meridith — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:15:28 +0000

Hey Christie,

I want to do this cake for my friend whose birthday is coming up – her mom always made it for her as a layer cake. How long do you think it should stay in the oven if I do two 9 inch round pans instead of the 9×13 pan?

Thanks!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:09:13 +0000

ok this recipe is on thursdays menu. looks so good .

By: irishsam

irishsam — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:31:30 +0000

My mother used to make this cake… She is blind now and cant make it but she asked me to make it for my Dads 76th birthday. We couldnt find the recipe but yours is perfect. You saved the day and I will make this cake many times in the future. Thanks.

By: SouthernPlate

SouthernPlate — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:26:23 +0000

You sound like a smart woman! As long as it works for you, that is the most important thing.

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to let me know! I really appreciate you reading and hope to hear more from you, Lily!
Gratefully,

Christy

By: lily

lily — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:05:51 +0000

Actually I mistyped the 375. I did bake it at 350 for 45 minutes in 9 x 13 pan. My oven may be running a little hot, but I’m going to stick with recipe I’ve used in the past that suggests 325 for 30 minutes.
Thanks