Cake: In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, white sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs and fruit cocktail, including syrup. Stir well by hand. Pour into a greased 13x9x2 baking pan. Combine brown sugar, coconut, and nuts. Sprinkle over batter. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes or until it tests done. As cake cools, prepare topping. Topping: Slowly heat butter, evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, and raisins until sugar dissolves and mix boils. Pierce cooled cake with fork. Cover cake with hot sauce. Serves 20-24.