Great Gramma’s Steamed Pudding

Directions

• Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk hot water and molasses until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Transfer to prepared pan; cover with foil.
• Place tube pan on a rack in a large roasting pan; add 2 in. of hot water. Bring water to a gentle boil; cover pot and steam cake 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; add additional water to pot as needed. Remove pudding from pot; let stand 15 minutes before removing to a serving plate.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, mix sugar and flour until blended; stir in cream. Add butter; bring mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. Serve with warm or room temperature pudding.