Cranberry Christmas Cake

Ingredients

• 4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. sugar
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 4 c. whole fresh cranberries
• 2 c. milk
• 6 T. butter (melted)
• 3/4 c. butter
• 1.5 c. sugar
• 1 c. + 2 T. heavy cream
• Sugared Cranberries

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For the Cake ---

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a 9" x 13" baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   Add cranberries, milk, and melted butter to dry ingredients and mix well.

5. 5

   Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean. Remove pan to a wire rack to cool.

6. 6

   --- For the Buttercream Sauce ---

7. 7

   Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.

8. 8

   Add sugar and cream, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

9. 9

   --- To Serve ---

10. 10

    Place individual pieces of cake onto small plates or dessert bowls. Pour warm butter cream sauce over pieces of cake. Garnish with , if desired.