Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 3 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 c. evaporated milk
  • 1/3 c. cooking oil
  • 2 Tbsp. dark rum or 1/2 tsp. rum extract
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. cranberries, chopped coarsely

Method

  • In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
  • Blend milk, oil, rum and vanilla into slightly beaten eggs and stir into the dry ingredients, mixing just enough to moisten.
  • Fold in cranberries and pour into 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 75 minutes or until golden brown and wood pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove to wire rack.
  • Cool overnight before slicing. Slices may be toasted.
  • Good served with cream cheese.