Blueberry Pudding with Hard Sauce

The 'pudding' is really a cake, but this is what my grandmother always called it. It is topped with a butter-sugar sauce when served. I have never had anything as delicious in my life. It is not low- cal, but one of those rare indulgences worth the calories.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 494 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• ⅔ cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 ½ cups blueberries
• ½ cup pasteurized egg

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth; mix in egg. Stir in the milk. Sift in the flour and baking powder, and mix well. Fold in the blueberries. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar and butter together until smooth. Beat in the egg gradually, then stir in vanilla. Chill until serving. Serve chilled sauce over warm pudding.