2 cups of sugar
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (17-ounce can fruit cocktail, undrained
Topping (recipe follows)

Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl; mix well. Stir in fruit cocktail. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Remove from oven and immediately spoon the topping over cake. Cool completely. Cut into squares to serve.

Topping:

1 (5.33-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Combine milk, sugar, and butter in a medium saucepan; about 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in chopped pecans.