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Delicious Desserts: Steel Magnolias Inspired Cake

The story behind this recipe is that it was featured in the movie Steel Magnolias and Truvy, played by Dolly Parton, is asked about a cake she brought to the shower and she says, ” it’s easy, a cuppa flour, a cuppa sugar and a cuppa milk.” While that’s not all that’s in it, it is easy to make a delicious. And as a non baker, even I can make it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Butter or non dairy substitute
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Sugar 1 Tbsp set aside.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk or non dairy substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped Peaches. One large 15 oz can drained, is about right. Or, 2 cups fresh berries.

Equipment

  • Pyrex Pie Dish 8" Pie Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/175C. I’ve found an 8 inch Pyrex pie dish works best. Grease the sides with the butter and then into the microwave to melt the rest.
  2. Combine all ingredients except the peaches/berries. Pour 1/2 of the fruit into the pie dish and pour the mixture into the baking dish and then put the rest of the peaches/berries on top.
  3. Dust with the tablespoon of sugar and bake for 350F/175C for 35-45 minutes. Check after 35 minutes. If it jiggles when you shake it, it’s not done. Normally I need 45 minutes for it to set completely. Finish with broiler if needed.

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