Tuscan Sun Orange Cranberry Cake

I found this recipe in the 2019 Taste of Home Christmas.  I have been getting Taste of Home for almost 20 years.  I have found some great recipes over the years.  Cranberry orange is one of my favorite flavor combinations.  I cannot wait to make this.

1/3 C. sugar
1/3 C. canola oil
2 large eggs at room temperature
1 tbsp. grated orange zest
1 tbsp. orange juice
1/3 C. all purpose flour
1/3 C. cream of wheat or farina flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/3 C. dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 C. sliced almonds

Orange glaze
3/4 C. confectioners sugar
1 tbsp. orange juice
2 tsp. 2% milk
Grated orange zest, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease an 8 inch round baking pan.

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs, orange zest and juice until well blended. In another bowl, whisk the flour, cream of wheat, salt, and baking powder; gradually beat into oil mixture. Stir in dried chopped cranberries.

Transfer to prepared pan; sprinkle with almonds. Bake until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.

Combine the glaze ingredients; pour over warm cake. Cool for 10 minute s before serving.