CHRISTMAS CAKE

2 C sugar

4 t baking powder

4 C cranberries

4 C flour

2 C milk

6 T melted butter

1 1/2 C nuts

Cream sugar and butter.  Mix dry ingredients.  Add alternately ith milk and stir until blended.  Fold in cranberries and nuts.  Bake at 350 degrees in greased 9x13 pan for 40-50 minutes.  Top with sauce and serve.

SAUCE:

1 C butter

2 C sugar

1 C cream

2 T vanilla

Melt butter in saucepan.  Add sugar and heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.  Turn heat up until mixture is hot then add cream until slightly thick - almost to a boil.  Remove from heat and add vanilla.  Pour over cake.