Cranberry-Almond Pound Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup amaretto
• 4 ounces almond paste
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided
• 2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 6 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• GLAZE:
• 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 5 teaspoons 2% milk
• 2 teaspoons amaretto
• Sugared cranberries and sliced almonds, toasted, optional