This nostalgic cake is not just a testament to the ingenuity of those times but also a delightful dessert that requires minimal ingredients, making it budget-friendly and accessible to all.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 can (15 oz) of fruit cocktail in syrup
1 cup of granulated sugar
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the baking pan: Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the can of fruit cocktail (with the syrup) and the granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the dry ingredients: Slowly sift in the flour and baking soda into the wet mixture. Gently fold until just combined.
Pour the batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake the cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
