2 cups of your favorite berries*
1/4 cup water
3-4 heaping tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar
1 pkg. cake mix (white, vanilla or yellow)
3 eggs or egg whites (as directed on the box)
water (as directed on the box)
no oil!

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13x2-inch cake pan.

Place berries and water in skillet on stove top and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch in a small bowl with the smallest amount of COLD water possible (it should look like milk). While stirring the berries, add the cornstarch mixture. The berries will thicken quickly. If they get too thick, add more water and cook until desired thickness (keep in mind, they will get thicker as they cool). Once thickened to desired consistency, remove from heat and add sugar and stir completely.

Immediately prepare cake mix with eggs (or egg whites) and water as directed on the box. Do not add oil! If the batter seems too thick, add 1 tablespoon water. Beat for recommended time, usually 2 minutes. Pour into greased pan, scraping mixing bowl clean.

Using a spoon or a small scoop, drop berries on top of cake - do not stir through. Place in oven and bake at 350°F until cake begins to pull away from sides of pan, approximately 35 minutes.

Serve warm or chilled. Eat within 2-3 days for best quality.

Add whipped topping or ice cream if desired.

Submitted by: Heather