Fruit Cocktail Cake

This is a recipe from my Mother.  These items are usually on hand.  I have substituted the fruit cocktail with canned peaches and it was just as wonderful.  Serve this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

You will need:

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
1 can fruit cocktail (the regular can size like soup can size)
2 eggs

Mix all ingredients together with spoon.  Pour in 9 X 13 cake pan and bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.

Frosting
1 stick of butter
1 cup of sugar
1 can of evaporate milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Put ingredients in medium sauce pan and bring to a boil for 3 minutes.  Stir frequently and be careful it will boil over!!!  Pour over hot cake and let it soak in.  Serve warm.

Mexican Wedding Cake

If you like cream cheese frosting you will love this cake!

You will need:

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
1 large can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup
1 cup nuts

Mix all ingredients together in large mixing bowl.  Pour in a 9 X 13 pan.

Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

Frosting

1 stick of butter (softened)
1 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla together in a small mixing bowl.  Gradually add powdered sugar until well mixed.