Here’s the classic Cuppa Cuppa Cake — an old-fashioned Southern dessert that’s simple, cozy, and delicious 🍰
So easy you don’t even need a recipe card!
Cuppa Cuppa Cake
Ingredients
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1 cup self-rising flour
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup milk
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1 stick (½ cup) butter
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Optional: cinnamon or vanilla
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Melt butter
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Place butter in an 8×8-inch baking dish.
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Put dish in oven until butter melts. Remove carefully.
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Mix batter
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In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and milk until smooth.
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Add a pinch of cinnamon or splash of vanilla if desired.
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Bake
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Pour batter over melted butter without stirring.
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Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and set.
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Serve
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Let cool slightly.
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Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
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What It Tastes Like
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Crisp edges
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Soft, custardy center
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Sweet buttery flavor
Variations
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🍑 Add canned peaches or berries before baking
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🍎 Sprinkle apples and cinnamon on top
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🍫 Drizzle chocolate syrup after baking
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🥜 Add chopped nuts for crunch
Tips
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Don’t stir the butter and batter — that’s the magic.
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Self-rising flour already includes salt & leavening.
If you want, I can share:
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Cuppa Cuppa Fruit Cobbler
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Chocolate Cuppa Cake
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Southern skillet version
Just say the word 😊