Texas Tornado Cake

INGREDIENTS

CAKE:

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods

1 cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts) (measure after chopping)

2 cups fruit cocktail with syrup, 16-oz. can (Do not drain)

2 tsp. baking soda (some may prefer only one teaspoon)

1/4 cup light brown sugar packed

BOILED COCONUT ICING:

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)

1 cup coconut

3/4 cup light brown sugar packed

1/2 cup evaporated milk or half and half

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