Cranberry-Walnut Cake

2 c. plus 2 T. sugar, divided
3 c. flour
2 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
3 large eggs
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1 c. milk
1 t. vanilla
2 c. sliced cranberries
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
Nonstick cooking spray

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 c. sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a second bowl, combine eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.

Whisk egg mixture into dry ingredients.

Stir in cranberries and walnuts.

Turn into a prepared 9x13x2" pan.

Sprinkle top with remaining sugar. Bake 40 minutes, or until golden-brown and pulling away from sides. Let cool in pan, then cut into 2" squares.

Serves 24.

From Best New England Recipes, p. 109.