INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
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5 large eggs
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3 cups (420 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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Pinch salt
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1/2 cup shortening
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3 cups (570 g) granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 tablespoon orange zest
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6 ounces white chocolate chips, melted
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1 1/4 cups milk
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2 cups sweetened dried cranberries
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additional shortening and flour for greasing and dusting pan
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup (190 g) granulated sugar
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1/4 cup water
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2/3 cup champagne
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Additional powdered sugar (optional)