Fruit Cocktail Cake Icing Recipe

Elevate your fruit cocktail cake with this dreamy, creamy icing! Inspired by a classic recipe, this updated version uses whole milk and extra butter for a richer, more decadent flavor. The perfect complement to your favorite fruit cocktail cake (recipe #7061), this easy-to-make icing comes together in just 20 minutes. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 296.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fruit Cocktail Cake Icing

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How to Make Fruit Cocktail Cake Icing

  1. In a heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, and 3/4 cup whole milk.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
  3. Continue to boil for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, to thicken the icing.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut.
  5. Immediately pour the hot icing over your cooled fruit cocktail cake. Allow to cool and set before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

61g

Carbs

9g