Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in water. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cranberries and walnuts (batter will be thick).
  • Spread into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Serve cake with warm sauce.