Blueberry Funny Cake

1 pint blueberries
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 cup margarine, soft
1 egg
1 1/4 cup sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

In saucepan combine blueberries, 1/2 cup of the sugar and lemon juice. Stirring gently, heat mixture until it is simmering and sugar is dissolved. Let cool while preparing cake batter.

Cream butter and 1/4 cup of the sugar thoroughly. Add egg and mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add alternately with milk to egg mixture. Add vanilla. Gently fold blueberry sauce into batter. Pour batter into unbaked pie shell.

Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cake tests done.

Makes: 8 servings
Source: Iowa State University Extension