Naked Sugared Cranberry Cake
 
 
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Ingredients
  • simple white cake
  • white chocolate ganache
  • sugared cranberries
  • 8" round white cardboard cake board
  • offset spatula
Instructions
  1. Smear a bit of frosting on an 8" round cake board, then press one layer top down on the cake board.
  2. Dollop and smooth a layer of frosting on that layer and press the second layer down gently right side up. Spread with a second thick layer of frosting and place the third layer on top
  3. Put a thick layer of icing on the very top of the cake, smooth and flatten with a large offset spatula.
  4. Using a knife, spatula or icing bag, add extra icing all around the cake right where the layers meet so there is no gap between the layers.
  5. Put the offset spatula vertically against the side of the cake and "scrape" the sides, going around in a smooth motion. Stop now and then to remove the excess icing but don't put it in the "clean" icing as it will have crumbs in it. Clean your spatula as you go and dip in warm water to help spread the white chocolate ganache.
  6. If you have an area where there isn't enough icing to "scrape", just dollop a little in there to patch it and then scrape round to smooth. Just keep going until you like what you see. At the top you will end up with a little raised edge, just smooth it back onto the top and flatten.
  7. Top with sugared cranberries just before serving.
Recipe by Just a Smidgen at https://justasmidgen.com/2017/01/23/naked-sugared-cranberry-cake/