CRANBERRY TEA CAKE

Cranberry Tea Cake

Yields 2 loaves
Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups cranberries, roughly chopped (fresh or dried)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• powdered sugar, garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease 2 loaf pans.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt, and set aside.
3. In a large bowl or mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until lightened in color and fluffy. 4-5 minutes.
4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
5. Alternate between adding 1/3 cup of dry ingredients and 1-2 tablespoons buttermilk. Begin and end with flour mixture.
6. Gently fold in chopped cranberries and pour batter into loaf pans.
7. Place in oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. Let cool, then sift powdered sugar on top and enjoy!