Mary'S Winter Fruit Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (20 ounce) can fruit cocktail, undrained
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
icing
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Mix fruit cocktail, flour, sugar, eggs, salt and baking soda. Pour into a greased 9x13\" pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees.
While the cake is cooking make the icing. Boil for 2 minutes the sugar, margarine and milk. Remove from heat and add the coconut and vanilla.
Frost the cake while it is hot.