Citrus Cranberry Cake

INGREDIENTS

3 cups

all-purpose flour, sifted

2 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

salt

1 1/2 cups

unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups

sugar, minus two tablespoons

large or extra eggs, room temperature

3 tbsp

orange zest (about 3 medium oranges)

1 cup

plain greek yogurt (can substitute sour cream)

1 cup

whole milk

1/4 cup

sugar

1/2 cup

fresh squeezed orange juice

2 cups

fresh cranberries

1/2 cup

water

1 cup

sugar

1 tsp

orange zest

tablespoon cornstarch, sifted

2 cups

unsalted butter, room temperature

5 cups

sifted confectioners' sugar

5 tsp

(or to taste) orange extract

4 tbsp

heavy whipping cream