Cuppa Cuppa Cake

A soft, simple, old-fashioned Southern cake made with just a few ingredients — all measured with “one cup.”

Cuppa Cuppa Cake is a classic Southern dessert known for its simplicity: every main ingredient uses one cup (or “a cuppa”). The cake turns out moist, tender, and lightly sweet, with delicious fruit pieces throughout.

The photo you provided shows a golden-brown cake with fruit bits mixed in, giving it both texture and a beautiful rustic look. It’s perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or a quick family dessert.

Ingredients

(Traditional “cuppa cuppa” measurements)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup milk

• 1 stick butter (about 113 g / ½ cup), melted

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 cup fruit of choice:

  • crushed pineapple

  • maraschino cherries

  • diced peaches

  • blueberries

Instructions

Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a baking pan or line with parchment.

Mix dry ingredients

• In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add wet ingredients

• Add sugar, milk, and melted butter.

• Stir until the batter is smooth.

Add the fruit

• Gently fold in the 1 cup of fruit so it spreads evenly.

Bake

• Pour the batter into the pan.

• Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Serve

• Let cool for about 10 minutes.

• Serve warm or at room temperature.

• Optionally dust with powdered sugar.

Serving Suggestions

• Great with tea, coffee, or a glass of milk.

• Cut into squares for parties or gatherings.

• Add a splash of lemon juice to the batter for brightness.

Storage

• Keeps 2–3 days at room temperature (covered).

• Up to 5 days in the fridge.

• Freezes well for up to 2 months.