Recipe: Cranberry Cake

CRANBERRY CAKE
Posted by Mary Ellen
16 servings

1 egg
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces fresh cranberries (2 cups)
2 tablespoons margarine or butter

Preheat oven to 375 F. Beat egg; add 1/2 cup sugar, milk, oil, orange juice and almond extract; mix thoroughly. Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix. Pour into an 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Chop cranberries in a blender or food processor; spoon over batter. Mix 1/2 cup flour with 3 tablespoons sugar and cut in 2 tablespoons margarine. Sprinkle over cranberries. Bake at 375 F for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.