Thelma's Cranberry Pudding

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Puddings
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Baking soda
1/3 cup Boiling water
1/2 cup Dark unsulphered molasses
2 cups Whole cranberries
1/2 cup Walnuts -- chopped
---Sauce:
1 cup Confectioners sugar
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla
 

Preparation:

PUDDING: Dissolve soda in boiling water; Stir into flour, salt and molasses;blend. Fold in cranberries and nuts; Pour into greased bake pan and cover (can use coffee can covered w/tin foil); Pour 1/2 cup water into crock pot and steam on high 3 to 4 hrs. BUTTER SAUCE: Mix all ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Spoon over pudding slices when serving. Note: The sweet butter sauce is a great compliment to the tart taste of the pudding.