Cuppa Cuppa Cake
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.
