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

Cream 1 cup sugar and butter then add flour, baking powder, salt and milk. Mix well and pour into 12x8x2-inch pan. Pour the blackberries over batter and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup sugar. Pour the boiling water over the top.

Bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes until golden brown.

Serve hot or cold. May be served with cream.