2 cups sugar, divided
1/3 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
2 cups blackberries
2 cups boiling water

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream 1 cup sugar with butter; add flour, baking powder, salt and milk; mix well. Pour into 12x8x2-inch baking pan. Pour blackberries over batter. Sprinkle remaining sugar over berries. Pour boiling water over top.

Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve plain or with cream.