WALNUT CRANBERRY POUND CAKE

Walnut Cranberry Pound Cake image

When a friend gifted me with this pound cake on Christmas, I had to have the recipe. A slice and a cup of coffee make for an enjoyable mid-day snack. -Dorothy Mathews, Scotia, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the sour cream, syrup, orange zest and vanilla; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Fold in cranberries and walnuts., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine the confectioners' sugar, syrup and butter until smooth; add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.