Name: Sweet-Potato Layer Cake with Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting
Yield: 10 to 12 Servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds tan-skinned sweet potatoes (about 3 medium); 3 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup sliced candied orange peel; 3 tablespoons sugar

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