Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1 34 cups flour, divided
  • 14 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 12 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 ounces marsarpone cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 12 cups sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, cream eggs and sugar.
  • Add sour cream and vanilla.
  • In a small bowl, combine cranberries, almonds and 2 tablespoons flour.
  • Toss to coat.
  • In a separate bowl, combine remaining flour, baking soda and baking powder.
  • Blend into sour cream mixture.
  • Fold in cranberry mixture.
  • Spread batter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine mascarpone and orange zest.
  • Drop by spoonfuls over batter.
  • Bake for 40 minutes in 350 degree oven or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool.
  • Directions for sauce:.
  • Combine sugar, cream and whiskey in a medium saucepan.
  • Boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, add vanilla and let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in butter, one piece at a time until all of the butter has been incorporated into sauce.
  • Serve at room temperature over cake.