Cranberry Tea Cake

Cranberry Tea Cake

Yields 2 loaves
Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups cranberries, roughly chopped (fresh or dried)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup unsalted butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar, garnish

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Directions
Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease 2 loaf pans.

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt, and set aside.

In a large bowl or mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until lightened in color and fluffy. 4-5 minutes.

Beat in egg and vanilla extract and mix well.

Alternate between adding 1/3 cup of dry ingredients and 1-2 tablespoons buttermilk. Begin and end with flour mixture.

Gently fold in chopped cranberries and pour batter into loaf pans.

Place in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Let cool, then sift powdered sugar on top and enjoy!