"Pipe a ring of frosting around the cake layer, just inside the top edge, to keep filling from oozing out...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cranberry Filling
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2 cups fresh or frozen whole cranberries
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon cold water
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1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
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2 tablespoons butter
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Cake Layers
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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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
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Shortening
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4 (8 1/2-inch) round disposable foil pans
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Apple Cider Frosting
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1 cup apple cider
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1 cup butter, softened
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1 (32-oz.) package powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 to 5 Tbsp. whole milk