NEW BEDFORD CRANBERRY NUT CAKE

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Prize winning cake. New Bedford Standard Times ~ 1966 Simple recipes are sometimes the best ~ as in this case ~ tasty and easy to whip together ! Great warm with whipped cream! (That is New Bedford, Massachusetts)

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
4 eggs
3 c sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c milk
1 c cranberries, chopped
1 c pecans, chopped
GLAZE:
MIX 2 CUPS CONFECTIONERS SUGAR
CRANBERRY JUICE

Steps:

  • 1. Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, baking power and salt. Add sifted ingredients to creamed mixture alternating with milk, blending well. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Spread in greased and floured tube pan.
  • 2. Bake 350 degrees for 1 hour. When cool simply sprinkle with confections' sugar.
  • 3. GLAZE: MIX CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR WITH ENOUGH CRANBERRY JUICE UNTIL LIKE HEAVY CREAM. TIP: THESE WOULD MAKE PRETTY LOOKING BREADS FOR HOLIDAYS ~ USE 3 GREASED (OR ALUMINUM) AND FLOURED 3 X 5 1/2 X 2" LOAF PANS BAKE 20-30 MINUTES, OR UNTIL TOOTHPICK COMES OUT CLEAN, WATCH CLOSELY! COOL BEFORE SLICING !

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