HARVEST POUND CAKE WIN EGGNOG-CRANBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325̊ F. Lightly coat a 12-inch Bundt Pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl combine the flour, the ginger, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, the cloves, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, the baking powder and the salt. Whisk to blend. Set aside. Cream the butter and the granulated sugar, at a medium speed, until light and fluffy, about 3 - 4 minutes. Add the eggs, one-at-a-time, beating well after each addition. At a low speed, beat in the pumpkin and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well blended. Gradually add the flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake until top of cake is light brown and a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 80 - 90 minutes. Remove from oven and set pan on a rack for 20 minutes. Invert cake on a wire rack and cool completely. For the glaze. In a medium bowl combine 2 Tablespoons butter, the cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/ 4 teaspoon nutmeg. Beat at a low speed until well blended, about 1 - 2 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Beat in eggnog until desired consistency. Pour or spoon glaze over top of cooled cake. Sprinkle with cranberries. Let set until glaze is set, about 15 - 20 minutes. Slice and serve.