If you’re familiar with the movie Steel Magnolias, then you likely already know about this classic southern recipe— Cuppa Cuppa Cake. As Dolly Parton’s character explains, this cake is so simple that you don’t have to write it down. It’s just “A cuppa flour, a cuppa sugar, a cuppa fruit cocktail, and bake it till golden brown.” So easy you can make it from memory. No wonder it’s been a staple in the south for so long!
INGREDIENTS
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (15-oz.) can fruit cocktail in juice, undrained
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
How to Make Cuppa Cuppa Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9-inch pie dish or cake pan with butter.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and fruit cocktail (with the juices) until just combined.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan.
- Slice remaining butter into small pats and place on top of batter.
- Bake cake for 35-40 minutes or until top is golden in color.
- Allow cake to cool for a minimum of 10 minutes before serving.