white chocolate cranberry cake

By momofsixplus1

this is an indulgent recipe. enjoy in moderation or at a special time.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pkgs (9 squares) white baking chocolate, divided
• 1 cup (2sticks) butter, softened
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 tbsp grated orange peel
• 5 tbsp orange juice, divided
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

preheat oven to 350. grease and flour 10 inch tube pan or fluted cake pan. chop 6 of the chocolate squares, set aside. beat butter and sugars in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. add eggs, orange peel and 3 tbsp of the orange juice, mix well.. add flour and baking powder; beat until well blended. stir in chopped chocolate and the cranberries.

bake 1 hour-1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. cool completely.

place remaining 3 chocolate squares and remaining 2 tbsp orange juice in small saucepan, cook on low heat until chocolate is completely melted, stirring frequently, drizzle over cake. let stand until glaze is firm.

makes 16 serving.