Cuppa Cake (3-Ingredient Southern Fruit Cake)
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (about 15 oz / 425 g) fruit cocktail, with its juice
- Butter or nonstick spray, for greasing the baking dish
Optional for serving:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or similar-sized baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, sugar, and the entire can of fruit cocktail (including the juice).
- Stir just until everything is evenly mixed. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the classic version.
- Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- You can substitute the fruit cocktail with canned peaches, pears, or cherry pie filling for a delicious variation.
Servings
6–8 servings
