1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 5 large eggs 3 cup (420 g) all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt ½ cup shortening 3 cup (570 g) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon orange zest 6 ounce white chocolate chips, melted 1 ¼ cup milk 2 cup sweetened dried cranberries additional shortening and flour for greasing and dusting pan
For the Glaze
½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup (190 g) granulated sugar ¼ cup water ⅔ cup champagne Additional powdered sugar (optional)
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Baking times will vary by oven and pan size.
