INGREDIENTS
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WHITE CAKE
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 1/2 cups milk at room temperature**
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9 large egg whites at room temperature**
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2 teaspoons almond extract
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 2/3 cups granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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18 tablespoons butter, softened, cubed small (2 1/4 sticks)
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CRANBERRY FILLING
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1 12 oz. jar cherry preserves
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup fresh orange juice
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3 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
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BUTTERCREAM
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 32 oz pkg. Powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-2 tablespoons milk (optional)