Mystery Pudding

My Mom gave me this recipe and my children loved it. They call it mystery pudding because people generally can't guess what's in it.
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
dash of salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 can (no. 2) fruit coctail and syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
whipped cream
maraschino cherries
Sift together flour, sugar, and soda three times.
Combine with egg, fruit cocktail and syrup from fruit cocktail.
Mix thoroughly.
Spoon batter into greased pan 8-1/2 inches square.
Combine brown sugar and nuts.
Sprinkle over batter.
Back at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serve with sweetened whipped cream and maraschino cherries.