Fruit Cocktail Cake with Sweet Buttery Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix until well blended.
3. Stir in the fruit cocktail and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan.
4. Combine the brown sugar and butter. Sprinkle over the batter.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Fruit cocktail is a mixture of different fruits, usually canned in syrup.
• This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, thanks to the combination of fruit cocktail and buttery sauce.
• It is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.