Fruit Cocktail Christmas Cake

Here’s a fun and straightforward Christmas recipe that you can make with minimal effort:

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large (3 1/2 cups) can of fruit cocktail, undrained
  • 2 beaten eggs

• For the Topping:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup nuts (chopped, such as walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix the Cake Batter: Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.

3. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the undrained fruit cocktail and beaten eggs until everything is well combined.

4. Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

5. Add Toppings: In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and chopped nuts. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the batter.

6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature!

This fruit cocktail cake is a delightful dessert perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat any time!