Meyer Lemon Cranberry Bundt Cake

Ingredients
For the cake:
3-1/4 sticks unsalted butter,cubed, plus more for the pan
3 C. cake flour, sifted, plus more for the pan
12 oz bag cranberries
2-1/2 C. granulated sugar
6 T. whole milk
4 lg eggs, plus 2 egg yolks
2 t. vanilla extract
2 T. finely grated Meyer lemon zest
1-1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt

For the glaze: 
1/4 C. granulated sugar
1/2 C. plus 2 T. Meyer lemon juice
1-1/2 C. confectioners' sugar
Directions
1. position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 250.  Butter and flour a 10-C Bundt pan.  

2. Cook the cranberries with 3/4 C. granulated sugar in a pot over med-high heat until juicy and the mixture reduces to about 1-1/4 C., about 15 minutes.  Let cool

3. Whisk the milk, whole eggs and yolks, and vanilla in a med bowl; set aside

4. Whisk the 3 C. flour, remaining 1-3/4 C, granulated sugar, lemon zest, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.  Add the 3-1/4 sticks butter and beat with a mixer on low speed until moistened.  Add half the milk mixture, increase the speed to med and beat 1 minute.  Add the remaining milk mixture in two batches, beating between each addition.  Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again, about 30 seconds.

5. Transfer 2/3 of the batter to the pan.  Spoon the cranberry mixture in a ring around the middle of the batter, being careful to not let it touch the pan.  Top with the remaining batter and smooth evenly.  Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 55-60 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, make the syrup.  Dissolve the 1/4 C. granulated sugar in 1/2 C. lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat.  Remove the cake from the oven, poke the surface all over with a skewer and pour the syrup on top.  Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.  Carefully invert the cake onto a parchment lined rack to cool completely.  Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let sit overnight.

7. When ready to serve, whisk the confectioners' sugar and remaining 2 T. lemon juice until smooth.  Spoon over the cake.
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