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
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Method

  • 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.