Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Method

  • Sift together flour, 1 cup sugar, salt, and baking soda. Beat 2 eggs and pour over dry mixture. Add fruit cocktail. Stir together.
  • Grease and flour pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
  • Over low heat, cook together 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and coconut. Pour over cake while still hot.