Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this easy-to-make blackberry pudding cake. Made with fresh blackberries, this moist and tender cake is topped with a luscious blackberry sauce that will satisfy your sweet tooth. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy with your loved ones or to impress your guests at any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the blackberries until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar over the batter.
- Pour the boiling water over the top, evenly moistening the brown sugar.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Interesting Facts
Blackberries are a good source of vitamins C and K, and they're also rich in antioxidants.
The combination of the brown sugar and boiling water creates a deliciously gooey sauce at the bottom of the cake.
This recipe can be easily adapted to use other berries such as raspberries or blueberries.