Almond Cranberry Cake

Ingredients

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 1 1/2 cups sour milk*
• 1/2 cup butter melted** (slightly cooled)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup dried cranberries (or you could use dried cherries if you prefer)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1 cup powdered / icing sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cream or milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9½ - 10 inch (24cm) bundt pan or 9 inch cake pan or 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the beaten eggs, sour milk, melted butter, vanilla, cranberries and almonds. Stir just to combine, 15-16 stirs only.

3. 3

   Spoon the batter into the prepared cake or loaf pan and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.

4. 4

   Let cool in pan then remove to a clean plate. Drizzle with glaze or dust with powdered / icing sugar. Enjoy!

5. 5

   --- VANILLA OR MAPLE GLAZE ---

6. 6

   In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and maple syrup if it is too thick add ½ tablespoon of half and half, mix until smooth. If you prefer a vanilla glaze then substitute the maple syrup with cream or milk.