Ugly Duckling Cake

Name: Ugly Duckling Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (13-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix; 1 can (16 ounces) fruit cocktail in light syrup; 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter or stick margarine; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup evaporated milk

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Ugly duckling cake is proof that delicious desserts don't always have to be beautiful.

Ingredients

1 package (13-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
1 can (16 ounces) fruit cocktail in light syrup
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or stick margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325º.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, fruit cocktail with syrup, 1 cup shredded coconut and eggs; beat at medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake 35-40 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
Place butter, sugar and evaporated milk in a small saucepan; bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the remaining 2 cups shredded coconut and 1/2 cup pecans. Spoon mixture over the hot cake. Serve warm or let cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 515 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.