Blueberry Mystery Cake

This recipe is a childhood favorite that my grandma passed to my mom and now I am passing to my own kids! It is quick and easy, and great for summer picnics. Plus, the little ones are fascinated when I tell them the boiling water is the 'mystery' behind the cake. Also great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups fresh blueberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place blueberries in a deep 8-inch pie pan; drizzle lemon juice over blueberries.

Step 3

Beat 3/4 cup sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Sift flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Mix milk, alternating with flour mixture, into creamed butter mixture until batter is just combined. Pour batter over blueberries.

Step 4

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until thoroughly mixed; sprinkle over batter. Pour boiling water over sugar mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.