4 cups whole cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
Optional: 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp salt
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda (optional)
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 3/4 to 2 cups granulated sugar
5 large egg whites
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 tbsp white vinegar (optional)
1–2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 2 tbsp coconut rum
2 cups granulated sugar (for frosting)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour (for frosting)
1/2 tsp salt (for frosting)
2 cups whole milk (for frosting)
2 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
8 oz white chocolate, chopped and melted
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tbsp light corn syrup
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup water (for sugared cranberries)
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
6 oz fresh cranberries
1 tsp vanilla extract (for sugared cranberries)
Optional: rosemary sprigs, shredded coconut