Make the topping first by mixing together the berries, sugar, and juice in a saucepan to cook, uncovered. Cook for about five minutes, stirring from time to time to prevent sticking.

Pour the sauce into a well-greased cake pan (9-by-9-by-2 inches). The cake batter is then spread over the sauce. (Stir additional berries into the cake batter, very carefully, just before
spreading in the cake dish.).Bake in a preheated 35O-degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

The Dowdy is spooned into a dish, rather than cut into squares, and is served with a little cream or ice cream. This recipe makes six generous servings.