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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Easy Fruit Cocktail Dump Cake

    Published: Apr 29, 2023 · Modified: Sep 17, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 4 Comments

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    Made with only SIX ingredients this is the best fruit cocktail dump cake recipe you'll ever make. This fruit cocktail cake without coconut is moist, rich, and comes together in a flash!

    Closeup photo of a slice of canned Fruit Cocktail Cake topped with whipped cream and served on a plate with a fork.

    This recipe has been in my family for generations.  It was passed down to me by my grandmother.  Somehow knowing that it was a favorite of hers, makes it a favorite of mine too!

    If you love easy fruit and cake recipes try this Upside Down Fruit Cocktail Cake With Coconut or this Blueberry Cobbler with Cake Mix.

    Serve any of these easy cakes up with a scoop of White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • This fruit cocktail cake is one of the easiest cake recipes you'll ever make. All you need to do is grab your ingredients, dump them in a bowl, and get baking!
    • A dessert filled with fruit. It has a lovely texture and makes a great weeknight dessert.
    • A simple fruit dessert perfect for any occasion! It's great for potlucks, family get togethers, and holidays with friends.

    Ingredients

    You'll only need a few basic ingredients to make this fruit cocktail cake. The main ingredients are here, but you'll find the complete ingredients along with amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    Ingredients in fruit cocktail cake on the table.
    • Sugar: We use a combination of white and brown sugar. The brown sugar adds another layer of flavor to the topping of the cake.
    • Flour and eggs: Basic ingredients for cakes that combine to give the cake its structure.
    • Fruit cocktail: Choose your favorite brand!
    • Nuts: Adds great texture to the cake. I love it with pecans or walnuts but you can use other nuts as well.
    • Brown sugar: Adds a richer flavor and more moisture to the cake.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Add Some Other Flavors: You can add a teaspoon of vanilla for some natural warming flavor or a touch of cinnamon which works nicely to give the cake more depth of flavor.
    • Add a Topping: Drizzle honey over the top of the cake after baking or add a buttercream or cream cheese frosting over the top.
    • More Fruit: Add a half cup of chopped apples or pears to the batter along with the fruit cocktail.

    How to Make Fruit Cocktail Cake

    As with any dump cake, you'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time. The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    1. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
    2. Add the egg and fruit cocktail to the bowl and mix.
    Flour, sugar, baking soda and salt mixed inside a large mixing bowl.
    Fruit cocktail added to the dry ingredients inside a large mixing bowl.
    1. Add the fruit cocktail cake batter to a prepared pan.
    2. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and nut mixture over the top.
    Fruit Cocktail Cake batter placed inside a prepared baking pan.
    Topping added over the top of the fruit cake.
    1. Bake in a preheated oven until the cake is done and the top is golden.
    Overhead photo of Fruit Cocktail Cake topped with brown sugar and nuts.

    If you love recipes like this easy cake recipe, you may also enjoy this angel food cake trifle.

    How to Store

    • Refrigerator: This cake contains fruit and is best stored in the fridge. Wrap it up well and store for up to five days.
    • Freezer: You can also freeze it for up to three months.
    • Warm it up: In the oven or the microwave.
    Fruit Cocktail Cake slice on a plate with a fork and a bite taken out of the slice.

    Tips

    • Drain your fruit cocktail to remove the excess liquid. Too much liquid will make the cake batter too thin.
    • Be sure to use the spray or grease the pan well to make serving the cake easier.
    • Let your dump cake cool completely before cutting and serving. This ensures it holds its shape when served.
    • For serving, it's great all on its own but even better with ice cream or whipped cream on top.

    FAQ

    How long does it take to make this cake?

    The prep time for this cake is just a few minutes - 10 at the most. The longest part of the process is baking it for an hour and 20 minutes.

    I really love frosting. Can I frost this cake?

    Feel free to frost this cake! Buttercream and cream cheese frosting both work very well with this cake.

    I used non-stick spray. Why is my cake sticking to the pan?

    You probably didn't use enough spray. When using cooking spray, you want a light but even coat that thoroughly covers the entire interior surface of the pan. A quick spritz won't do it.

    Fruit Cocktail dump Cake topped with whipped cream and served on a plate with a fork.

    Video: How to Make This Recipe

    Have a look at the video below!

    YouTube video

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    A piece of fruit cocktail cake topped with whipped cream on a stack of plates.

    Fruit Cocktail Cake (BEST Dump Cake EVER!)

    Karin and Ken
    Canned fruit cocktail dump cake is easy, uses a can of fruit cocktail and a handful of ingredients to make best fruit cocktail cake recipe without coconut EVER!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9
    Calories 233 kcal

    Equipment

    • 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inch cake pan
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • mixing bowl
    • wooden spoon
    • whisk
    • Rubber spatula
    • small bowl
    • spoon
    • Sharp knife
    • spatula for serving

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg, beaten
    • 1 can (14.5 oz) fruit cocktail, drained
    • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
    • ½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped `
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. 
    • Prepare a 9x9 or 8x8 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.
    •  In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
    •  Add egg and stir to combine.
    •  Add fruit cocktail and stir some more. 
    • Pour into your prepared pan. 
    • Mix brown sugar and nuts and sprinkle all over the top. 
    • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes. 
    • Serve warm with whipped cream. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Drain your fruit cocktail to remove the excess liquid. Too much liquid will make the cake batter too thin.
    Be sure to use the spray or grease the pan well to make serving the cake easier.
    Let your dump cake cool completely before cutting and serving. This ensures it holds its shape when served.
    For serving, it's great all on its own but even better with ice cream or whipped cream on top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword fruit cocktail cake, fruit cocktail dump cake
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
     

    This post was originally published September 2017. It has been updated with new content and images.

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    Comments

    1. judi lundgren says

      August 26, 2017 at 3:19 pm

      i really think you meant to say UNDRAINED with the fruit cocktail...just the dry ingredients and an egg will not make cake batter of any sort...however, once you add a can of UNdrained fruit cocktail it looks like something i'm anxious to have come out of the oven

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        September 22, 2017 at 10:57 am

        I apologize for my late reply. Three knee surgeries this year! Regardless. Have a look at the video just posted on the site. It will show you that you do have to drain the fruit salad. This cake is delicious. I really hope you give it a try. Take care and all the best. Karin

    2. Anonymous says

      May 30, 2017 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing this yummy fruit cocktail cake. It will rock in my coming party.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        May 30, 2017 at 7:44 am

        You are welcome! It is delicious! Take care. Karin

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