Fruit Cocktail Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
2. 2
   Add eggs and undrained fruit cocktail and mix well.
3. 3
   Turn batter into greased and floured tube pan.
4. 4
   Bake at 300° for 1 hour or until wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
5. 5
   Cool 10 to 15 minutes and remove from pan and place on wire rack.
6. 6
   Place butter, sugar, milk and egg yolk in heavy saucepan.
7. 7
   Bring to boil and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Add vanilla to taste, coconut and nuts, mixing well.
9. 9
   Cool icing slightly and spread on top of warm cake.
10. 10
    Makes 16 servings.