"Talk about a winter holiday special! WOW. Four layers of snow drift white cake with the deep scarlet of a cranberry filling. Wait until you see it cut through it's creamy white frosting and are serving this gorgeous red and white striped cake. AND IT HAS CHOCOLATE *swoon*. What a perfect cake to serve at any special celebration. Christmas, a wedding, Valentines, and anniversary?. Times given do not include cooling time...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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1/4 cup cranberry juice
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2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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10 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
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4 eggs
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
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1 1/4 cups milk
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12 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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2 cups powdered sugar