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Cranberry Cherry Pound Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour plus 1 tablespoon to coat the fruits
  • 1 cup caster sugar ( i used brown)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cups softened butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to balance of the flavours
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla or mixed extract or essence
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberry
  • 1/2 red cherry

Instructions

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • in a mixer place sugar and margarine. cream until light and fluffy
  • once sugar and margarine is creamed, add eggs 1 at a time mixing thoroughly after each addition. add vanilla or mixed extract/essence. mix until combined.
  • next in a large bowl add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, grated nutmeg and salt. mix well. put mixer on slow speed and add flour in three parts alternating with the milk and ending with flour. mix until jus combined (do not over mix)
  • next place in a large greased and floured baking pan or two mini pan loafs. place in oven and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • allow to cool in pan for about 5 minus before removing and place on rack to cool completely.
  • cut and enjoy!