Fruit Cocktail Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

1-1/2 c sugar

2 eggs

1/2 t salt

2 c flour

2 t baking soda

2 c fruit cocktail/fruit salad, including juice

1/2 c chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired

Mix all ingredients, except nuts. Pour into ungreased pan and sprinkle nuts on top.

Bake at 350F (180C) for 50-60 minutes.

(I double the recipe for a 9 X 13 pan.)

Frost with cream cheese icing, as follows.

8 ounces cream cheese

1 t vanilla

1 t orange flavoring

1 T grated orange rind

2 c powdered sugar, enough to make spreadable

Mix together, ice cake, enjoy!