Blueberry Pudding Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Put blueberries in the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch pan.
3. 3
   In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, 3/4 cup sugar and milk together.
4. 4
   Pour over the berries.
5. 5
   Mix together the remaining 1 cup sugar and the cornstarch and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
6. 6
   Pour boiling water over the batter.
7. 7
   Do not mix.
8. 8
   Bake for 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Serve hot or at room temperature with ice cream or whipped topping.