Fruit Cocktail Cake


1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 #303 can fruit cocktail, drained
2 c. plain flour
2 eggs

Sift sugar, flour and soda over eggs.
Add fruit cocktail; beat with a spoon.
Bake at 300° in greased loaf pan for 45 min.

Icing:
1 stick margarine
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. coconut

Boil all ingredients 2 min.;
spread on cake immediately
after it comes from the oven.
Serves 24.