Fruit Cocktail Cake Icing
Transform your classic fruit cocktail cake into an irresistible masterpiece with this luscious Fruit Cocktail Cake Icing recipe. This rich, creamy icing combines the buttery sweetness of granulated and brown sugar with the velvety texture of evaporated milk, creating a caramel-like base that's elevated with the tropical flair of shredded coconut and a hint of vanilla. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade icing is the perfect topping for warm, freshly baked cakes, as it soaks into every layer for a moist, flavorful finish. Whether you're baking for a family gathering or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this delectable icing adds a delightful touch of indulgence to any dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar (light or dark)
- 0.5 cups Evaporated milk
- 0.5 cups Sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble gently, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the icing to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
Let the icing cool for 3-5 minutes, then pour it evenly over the fruit cocktail cake while the cake is still warm.
Allow the icing to set slightly before serving. Enjoy the rich, caramel-coconut flavor paired with the fruity cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.7 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 853 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.9 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 229.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 549 mg | 12% | |
*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.
