"This vanilla cake features layers of spiced cranberry-apricot filling and vanilla-infused whipped cream frosting. Sugar-coated cranberries make a festive seasonal garnish...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups cake flour
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1 Tbs baking powder
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Salt
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1 cup butter or margarine
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2 cups granulated sugar
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5 large eggs at room temperature
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
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1 bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries
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1/3 cups apricot jam
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup water
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
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2 cups heavy (whipping) cream
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/3 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract