Huckleberry Buckle

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups white sugar, divided
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2.5 cups huckleberries
• 0.5 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Grease the bottom of a 9-inch square pan.
2. Beat ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl: stir mixture into butter mixture. Stir in milk until thick and slightly lumpy. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
4. Combine remaining ¾ cup sugar, berries, and boiling water in a large bowl; pour over batter in the pan. Dot with butter over top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes.