Fruit Cocktail Delight Recipes

GRANDMA'S FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to medium position. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together all cake ingredients until well combined. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Meanwhile, make the topping by combining all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Pour over hot cake and smooth evenly with an offset spatula.
• Top individual slices of cake with a dollop of Reddi Wip and Maraschino cherries.

CREAMY FRUIT DELIGHT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the baby food, ginger and nutmeg. Stir in the pie filling, fruit cocktail, oranges and pineapple. Fold in whipped topping, marshmallows and nuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

AUNTIE MIDGE'S HAWAIIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows together in a large bowl; add sour cream and stir to coat fruit completely.
• Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

PAULA DEEN'S FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13x9 baking dish.
• In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, applesauce and eggs at medium speed until fluffy.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating well. Batter will be thick. Stir in fruit cocktail. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with coconut.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Pour Coconut Frosting over hot cake. Sprinkle with walnuts, if desired. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
• COCONUT FROSTING: In a med ium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and milk. Bring to a boil over med-high heat; boil & stir one minute. Add coconut & vanilla; stir. Pour over hot cake.

COOL FRUIT DELIGHT

Steps:

• Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter until crumbly.
• Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• Combine marshmallows, fruit cocktail and sour cream and pour over graham cracker crust.
• Chill until set.

FRUIT COCKTAIL DELIGHT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine fruit cocktail and dry pudding mix.
• Stir for 2 minutes and then let it sit for 2 minutes or until it is almost set.
• Chill in refrigerator.
• Fold in marshmallows just before serving.
• Top with nuts (if desired).