Cranberry Cake with Tangerine Frosting

"Sugary cranberries and candied citrus dress up to this smartly elegant cake. It’s my favorite Christmas dessert for its sheer wow factor. &mdashSandy Gaulitz, Spring, Texas..."

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons tangerine or orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine or orange zest
Optional toppings: sugared cranberries, candied tangerine or orange slices and red sprinkles
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