Cranberry Christmasy Cake

I know,  I am posting this a week to late.  I made it the morning before Christmas, and served it later in the day when my family got together with my grandmother.  It was a huge hit!  This recipe uses no baking soda or baking powder.  Instead, follow the steps perfectly, and the eggs will act as the leavening agent. It will not rise as high as a regular cake.  The main recipe came from blogger Barefeet In The Kitchen.  (A great blog sight I might add!) 

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup softened butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
12 oz fresh cranberries, cut in half

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Using a mixer, beat the eggs and sugar for 5 to 7 minutes. (must be slightly thickened, and almost doubled in size)
• Add the butter and vanilla, and mix for two more minutes
• Stir in flour until just combined
• Add cranberries and stir
• Spread mixture on a buttered and floured 9 x 13 baking pan
• Bake for 40+ minutes, or until toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean
• Cool on a baking rack

-Queenie Cuisine