"Each fall here in Alaska, an abundant crop of wild cranberries is ripe for cooking. This cake, a favorite in my family, makes good use of the harvest. What's more, since you can prepare it the night before your Thanksgiving celebration, the recipe is a real time-saver at a hectic time of year. —Gladys Wilson, Anchorage, Alaska..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
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1 cup chopped dates
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1 cup chopped pecans
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GLAZE:
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1/2 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup sugar
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Optional: Sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs