11, 2023
Dolly knows best!
Learn how to make the iconic three-ingredient recipe for cuppa cake fromSteel Magnolias.
Dolly Parton is well known as a singer-songwriter.
Shes also known for her time on screen in a variety of roles.
But perhaps one of her most-loved roles was when Dolly played Truvy Jones in the 1989 movieSteel Magnolias.
She says its so simple, you dont even need to write it down.
And with justthree ingredients, we knew we had to put this iconic movie recipe to the test.
Ingredients
Molly Allen for Taste of Home
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Grease an 88-inchsquare baking dish, or an 8-inch round dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and fruit cocktail.
Use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir until a batter forms.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Smooth with a spatula.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes.
Serve the cake warm with vanilla ice cream and extra cherries.
If youre looking for more, you must tryDolly Partons ideal birthday cake.
Does her cuppa cake recipe work?
Truvys recipe definitely produces a sweet treat, but its not fair to call it a cake.
Its closer to a cobbler with a dense, rich texture.
The fruit cocktail adds moisture to the mixture of flour and sugar allowing it to bake.
While its not really a cake, the result is still delicious and would quickly (and simply!)
cure any sweet tooth in a pinch.
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