How to Make Ugly Duckling Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most comforting things about baking is that looks are not everything. This is especially true with the Ugly Duckling Cake, a dessert that may not win any beauty pageants but is sure to dazzle taste buds with its heavenly flavors. Don't let its unassuming appearance fool you – this cake is a true underdog, packing a punch with its delicious combination of tender cake layers and creamy frosting.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, undrained
  • 1 ½ cups flaked coconut, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup evaporated milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine cake mix, undrained fruit cocktail, 1 cup coconut, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle brown sugar and walnuts evenly over the surface.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • When the cake is almost done, combine butter, white sugar, and evaporated milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then stir in remaining 1/2 cup coconut.
  • Spoon hot coconut mixture over warm cake.
  • Nutrition

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 261mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 120mg