1/4 lb. (1/2 c.) butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. nuts
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
8 oz. sour cream
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 c. whole cranberries

Cream together: sugar and shortening. Add 2 eggs well beaten. Add baking soda, powder, salt and flour (which has been sifted together). Add sour cream and almond extract. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour in floured and greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan; or - in 2 small loaves 7 3/4 x 3 5/6 x 2 1/4 inch. Bake these at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

TOPPING:

2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Drizzle over cake while still warm.