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Ugly Duckling Cake

This ugly ducking cake made with yellow cake mix, canned fruit cocktail, coconut, and nuts may look a bit ugly, but it tastes great. Top with whipped topping.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
18
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, undrained

  • 1 ½ cups flaked coconut, divided

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup evaporated milk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Combine cake mix, undrained fruit cocktail, 1 cup coconut, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle brown sugar and walnuts evenly over the surface.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

  4. When the cake is almost done, combine butter, white sugar, and evaporated milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then stir in remaining 1/2 cup coconut.

  5. Spoon hot coconut mixture over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303 Calories
13g Fat
44g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 261mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 120mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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