Mary's Winter Fruit Cake

This is a great winter cake when there isn't very much fresh fruit in season, it is also great any other time of the year. This cake has a wonderful buttery taste that will have you reaching for another piece.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1 (20 ounce) can  fruit cocktail, undrained
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts, chopped

• icing

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup margarine or 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1  cup coconut
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Mix fruit cocktail, flour, sugar, eggs, salt and baking soda. Pour into a greased 9x13" pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees.
2. While the cake is cooking make the icing. Boil for 2 minutes the sugar, margarine and milk. Remove from heat and add the coconut and vanilla.
3. Frost the cake while it is hot.