Orange Cranberry Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300ºF. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Set aside.
2. 2
   In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, cream together butter and 1 cup sugar.
3. 3
   Add eggs one at a time.
4. 4
   Add soda to buttermilk and stir.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients to butter/sugar mixture, alternately with buttermilk.
6. 6
   Stir in dried cranberries, zest of 2 oranges, pecans, and vanilla, blending well.
7. 7
   Bake for 1-1/2 hours, until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. 8
   Remove from oven.
9. 9
   In a small saucepan combine 3/4 cup sugar, orange juice, and remaining orange zest. Cook on medium heat just until sugar dissolves.
10. 10
    While the cake is warm, pour the glaze over cake while still in the pan.
11. 11
    Let sit overnight before taking out and serving.