"Cranberry Spice Layer Cake has all the flavors of the holiday wrapped up into one cream cheese-frosted confection...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen whole cranberries (divided)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
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3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (from 1 orange)
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoon cold water
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs (at room temperature)
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt (or table salt)
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk (at room temperature)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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16 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
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1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
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8 cups confectioners’ sugar (2 lbs.)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons clear corn syrup
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2-3 tablespoons water
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1 cup coarse crystal sugar
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1/2 cup whole fresh cranberries
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12 pieces candied orange peel (about 1/4 cup)
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2 large stems fresh rosemary