Fruit Cocktail Coffee Cake

Experience the perfect blend of nostalgia and indulgence with this Fruit Cocktail Coffee Cake! This easy-to-make dessert combines pantry staples like canned fruit cocktail and brown sugar with a moist, cinnamon-spiced cake base that’s topped with a crunchy streusel of nuts and sugar. The undrained fruit cocktail infuses every bite with tangy sweetness, while the touch of vanilla and melted butter provides irresistible richness. Perfect as a coffee companion or a fuss-free dessert, this cake comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under 40 minutes. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing treat that tastes like home.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 15 ounces fruit cocktail (canned, in juice or syrup, undrained)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground, for topping)
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 3

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter comes together.

Step 4

Stir the canned fruit cocktail (including all the juice or syrup) into the batter until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir in the chopped nuts if using. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly in the pan before slicing and serving. This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.

Step 9

Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1224.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3590.2

Total Fat 149.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 634.0mg	0%
Sodium 1377.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 534.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 332.6g
Protein 45.7g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 300.1mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 1081.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.7%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 58.3%