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Sparkling Cranberries
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 ½ cups sugar, divided
1 cup water
Cranberry Cake
3 1/3 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400g) sugar
2 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ cups salted butter 9340g), room temperature
3 eggs
2 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) sour cream
1 cup (240ml) milk
3 cups fresh cranberries
White Chocolate Icing
12 ounces white chocolate chips
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
¾ cup butter, room temperature
8-9 cups powdered sugar
Step-by-Step Instructions
Sparkling Cranberries
Bring 1 cup sugar and water to a simmer in a saucepan. Simmer until sugar is completely dissolved.
Pour simple syrup into a heatproof bowl and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
Add cranberries and stir to coat.
Refrigerate cranberries in syrup overnight, stirred a couple times to coat with syrup.
Remove cranberries from syrup and roll in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. You’ll need to roll them a few times to get a couple layers of sugar on them.
Set cranberries aside to dry for an hour or so.
Cranberry Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with baking spray and parchment paper in the bottom of the pans.
Whisk together flour, sugar and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
Add butter, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream and milk and mix on medium speed just until smooth. Do not over mix.
Gently stir in cranberries.
Spread batter evenly between the three cake pans.
Bake 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then remove to cooling rack to finish cooling.
White Chocolate Icing
Place white chocolate chips in a metal bowl.
Microwave heavy cream until it starts to boil. Remove from microwave and pour over chocolate chips.
Cover bowl with saran wrap for 5-7 minutes.
Whisk chocolate and cream until smooth.
Allow ganache to sit until mostly cool. It should be thick.
Beat the ganache with a mixer for about 2-3 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
Add butter and beat until it is fully combined.
Slowly add powdered sugar and beat until it is fluffy and the right consistency. Add more cream if needed.
To put the cake together:
Remove cake domes from cakes with a large serrated knife.
Place first layer of cake on cake plate. Spread about icing on top in an even layer.
Add second layer of cake and add more icing on top in an even layer.
Add final layer of cake on top and ice the outside of the cake.
Top the cake with sparkling cranberries and add some around the edge, if desired.
Note: Most cakes are best if they are allowed to settle for at least 12-24 hours after icing. It allows to flavors to settle. This cake will stay moist for several days after being iced.
As our partnership with Luxury Portfolio allows, Intracoastal Realty’s listings are often featured on LuxuryPortfolio.com. We often peruse the other listings around the world and become enamored with a number of the features, the outdoor spaces, and the interior design and decor of these lavish properties. This week, we have opted to share a few of our favorites with you.
‘The Essence of Beverly Hills’. Immediately adjacent to world famous Beverly Hills Hotel. Walk to The Polo Lounge for breakfast. Renovated in 2015 – French Modern Estate dazzles in high style and state of the art technology. Open floor plan and vast public rooms for entertaining. Main house features formal Living Room with 10 sets of French Doors, paneled Library, lavish formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen imported from Italy, family room and cocktail bar with display wine cellar. Luxurious Master Suite offers dual baths overlooking large terrace with tree top views. Extravagant walk-in closets fitted in the finest Italian cabinetry. Guest House includes Cinema for 20 guests, Miele equipped concession bar, and spacious gym, staff suite and 4 car garage. Grounds include motor court, porte-cochere, pool with pool house, grill, and black and white marble pool surround. Feel the pulse of the city in an unrivaled Beverly Hills location. Shown only to pre-qualified Buyers.
PROPERTY FEATURES INCLUDE: 0, Gated Parking, Air Conditioning, Central
Stunning Lake Front (with access) built in 2010 by Prestige Homes on 1.16 acres in Rocky River! This professionally decorated five bedroom, four full and three half bath home is a Complete Control four Integrated Smart home that controls lighting, audio, video, security cameras, temperature control and more from anywhere with the Control four App. Absolutely the finest materials throughout. Exquisite first floor owner’s suite with beautiful lake views, his and her closets, luxury bath with heated floors, steam shower, and double vanities. Great room has beautiful knotty Alder built-ins, Brazilian cherry floors throughout, and amazing views of Lake Erie. Two story library with handsome stone fireplace and built-in book shelves with charming secret passage-way! The pub room has a full bar with leathered granite, sub zero beverage drawers, and gorgeous custom cabinetry. Chef’s kitchen has limestone and granite counters, high-end appliances and Butler’s pantry with built-in Miele coffee system. Lower level has a theater room, billiard room, full kitchen, exercise room, guest suite, and also walks out to the back yard. Amazing open air patio with fireplace, TV, and Phantom screens. In-ground saltwater pool, fire pit area, and spectacular views of the lake. Three car heated garage with a lift for a fourth car. This truly is a spectacular home!
Compo Beach at its best! Chic stone and shingle house was designed by Jack Franzen with interiors by Lillian August for maximum enjoyment of the breathtaking water views on four levels! This beautifully detailed interior with sophisticated home systems, exquisite mill work and finishes, leads to amazing outdoor entertainment areas, gardens and gorgeous saltwater pool with waterfall spa.
Ideal flow, gourmet kitchen, spacious, sunny formal and informal areas. Gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, fully finished walk-out lower level, five bedrooms, including spectacular master suite with year round water views! Stone’s throw to beach and walking distance to Longshore CC. Updated in 2015, inside and out, this spectacular property is move-in ready!
PROPERTY FEATURES INCLUDE: three-car attached garage, central air, hot air, radiant heat
Intracoastal Realty recently announced their top producers for the month of October. Vance Young won Closed Volume Team of the Month with $6.2M in sales, Bob McCorkle won Closed Agent & Agent Associate of the Month with $4.0M in sales and Diane Thomas won Closed Volume Agent of the Month with $3.5M in sales. Vance Young won Listing Team of the Month with $8.4M in new listings, Buzzy Northern won Listing Agent & Agent Associate of the Month with $3.4M in new listings and Mark Bodford won Listing Agent of the Month with $4.9M in new listings. Keith Beatty won Under Contract Volume Team of the Month with $11.3M in contracts, Lee Crouch won Contract Agent & Agent Associate with $1.9M in contracts and Harper Fraser won Under Contract Volume Agent of the Month with $1.7M in contracts. Mark Bodford and Diane Thomas tied for top Individual agent for $3.5.
KEITH BEATTY
VANCE YOUNG
MICHELLE CLARK
Closed Vol.
$5.8 M
Closed Vol.
$6.2 M
Closed Vol.
$2 M
Listing Vol.
$7.4 M
Listing Vol.
$8.4 M
Listing Vol.
$5.5 M
Contract Vol.
$11.3 M
Contract Vol.
$5.8 M
Contract Vol.
$3.2 M
MARK BODFORD
BUZZY NORTHEN
ASHLEY GARNER
Closed Vol.
$3.5 M
Closed Vol.
$1.2 M
Closed Vol.
$1.1 M
Listing Vol.
$4.9 M
Listing Vol.
$3.4 M
Listing Vol.
$2 M
Contract Vol.
$1.2 M
BOB MCCORKLE
DIANE THOMAS
CARLA LEWIS
Closed Vol.
$4 M
Closed Vol.
$3.5 M
Closed Vol.
$1.8 M
Listing Vol.
$1.6 M
LOIS POTRATZ
BOBBY BRANDON
ANGIE POOL
Closed Vol.
$2.3 M
Closed Vol.
$2.8 M
Closed Vol.
$2.5 M
Listing Vol.
$1 M
NICOLE VALENTINE
JIMMY HOPKINS
DONNA FOSTER
Closed Vol.
$1 M
Listing Vol.
$1.9 M
Listing Vol.
$1.9 M
Contract Vol.
$1 M
LEE CROUCH
HARPER FRASER
MARCELLO CALIVA
Contract Vol.
$1.9 M
Contract Vol.
$1.7 M
Closed Vol.
$1.7 M
STEPHEN MILLS
PAULA PERKINS
RAINELLE MISHOE
Listing Vol.
$1.6 M
Closed Vol.
$1.6 M
Contract Vol.
$1.6 M
DANIEL THOMPSON
NELL GRAHAM
EVA ELMORE
Listing Vol.
$1.5 M
Closed Vol.
$1.4 M
Contract Vol.
$1.3 M
J.B. FOX
LINDA REGISTER
RODNEY HARRIS
Listing Vol.
$1.3 M
Closed Vol.
$1.3 M
Listing Vol.
$1.3 M
SANDRA MCNEIL
BETSY LEONARD
ALICIA DEVEREAUX
Closed Vol.
$1.3 M
Closed Vol.
$1.2 M
Listing Vol.
$1.1 M
SONIA MORRIS
BOB WILLIAMS
SUSAN KECK
Closed Vol.
$1.1 M
Contract Vol.
$1.1 M
Closed Vol.
$1.1 M
ROBI BENNETT
JANE DODD
JEFF HOVIS
Closed Vol.
$1.1 M
Contract Vol.
$1 M
Listing Vol.
$1 M
Other Members of the Producer’s Club with $500K – $999K:
Closed Volume: Margery Jordan, April McDavid, Grace Schroeder, Karen Berry, Jane Dodd, Alicia Devereaux, Sue Coupland, Hugh MacRae, Paula Ferebee,Eva Elmore, Teresa Hill, Mary Kruszon, Robbie Robinson, J.B. Fox, III, Jeff Hovis, Lisa Wayne, Chris Hoskins, Deb Hays, Susan Lacy, Helene Rexing, Joy Morgan
Listing Volume: Kathy Foster, Hugh MacRae, Joyce Barnwell, Amy Brown, Bob McCorkle, Angie Pool, Robbie Robinson, Brenda Mitwol, Gwen Hawley, Linda Register, Jane Dodd, Don Harris
Contract Volume: Lois Potratz, Joyce Barnwell, Robbie Robinson, Diane Thomas, Tee Woodbury, April McMunn, Daniel Thompson, Angie Pool, Bobby Brandon, Lisa Wayne, Lynne Boney, Edwina St. Pierre, Jimmy Hopkins, Teresa Hill, Michael Pirkey, John Mohr, Buzzy Northen, Carla Lewis, Margery Jordan, Jennifer Hensley, Nicole Valentine, Don Harris, Sonia Morris, April McDavid, Chris Hoskins
Intracoastal Realty agents from our Carolina Beach office gathered together to support Martha’s Kitchen. Intracoastal agents were able to serve approximately 60 people and 100 plates of food for the evening. Shirley James coordinated the efforts and planned the participation for the office. Mary Kruszon presented a gift to the child who was celebrating a birthday in addition to the cake that was given for the celebration.
Martha’s Kitchen was started in 2005 by Bob and Ruth Hodge at First Baptist Church in Carolina Beach. The ministry, named after Bob’s mother, was created to feed needy people living on Pleasure Island and anyone else who needs a hot meal. At first, meals were provided every Tuesday.
Bob Hodge and Mike Hall from First Baptist came to a St. Paul’s United Methodist Men’s meeting In March 2012 to see if we would be willing to help. The answer was an enthusiastic YES. With the extra help, Martha’s Kitchen now provides hot meals to anyone in need every Tuesday and Thursday night.
The number of diners varies from 60 to 100 and over 40 St. Paul men and women have volunteered since 2012. Originally, we formed two teams with separate team leaders and service dates. As time went on, we found that there were a number of volunteers who want to participate each time, so while we still have two teams, on paper, all volunteers are welcome to come to each meal we serve.
St Paul’s currently host the dinner on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month.
Martha’s Kitchen Tuesday & Thursday 6-7pm 409 N Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach, NC
Here are some photos from our night at Martha’s Kitchen in Carolina Beach:
If you are in the market for a new home, take a look at our list of open houses for this weekend. To see all open houses that are available at any time, please visit our open houses page on our website.
Visit our area information section of our website and learn more about what each area has to offer and review demographics, school and community information for each area.
If you are out and about while visiting open houses, be sure to download our homespotter app to see all properties currently on the market.
Intracoastal Realty agents and staff participated yet again in the annual Cape Fear Heart Walk with a corporate sponsored team. For the 2015 Cape Fear Heart Walk, Intracoastal Realty also sponsored “The Intracoastal Mile” where agents could sponsor a section of the walk with a donation. The event took place at Mayfaire Towne Center on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Michelle Clark was instrumental in organizing the Intracoastal Realty team and Michelle Clark shared her reasons for walking with agents and staff to encourage support in the fight against the #1 killer in the United States.
The 2 main reasons Michelle participates in the annual Heart Walk are:
1) My cousin’s daughter was born with a hole in her heart in 2013
2) I lost my grandmother to a stroke in 2012
In August 2013, my cousin’s daughter, Mira, was born almost 12 weeks early weighing only 3 lbs 2 oz. She was diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), which is a fancy name for saying she has a hole in her heart. Within the next year, Mira will have surgery to place a small metal coil in the PDA to make the repair.
In October 2011 my grandmother suffered a stroke that left her partially paralyzed, and affected her physical, cognitive and emotional functioning. She passed away after complications in March 2012.
Imagine the impact if we reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent by 2020! I’m participating in the Heart Walk to promote physical activity to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke for my loved ones and me. Please help me reach this lifesaving goal by donating today. Together, we can make healthier, longer lives possible for everyone. Why? … Life, life is why.
The Intracoastal Realty team consisted of the following people and over $5,400 was raised.
Alison Long
Buzzy Northen
Clare Kiley
David Eggleston Jr.
David Eggleston Sr.
David Small
Deb Hays
Drew Mayer
Ellen Northen
Jane Dodd
Jim Busby
Jim Wallace
Karen Smith
Kathy Busby
Lily Zeigler
Maureen Robison
Michael Collins
Michelle Clark
Rainey Wallace
Trey Wallace
A number of agents donated through a trail marker or other means as they were unable to participate in the walk:
Arch Ellis
Audree Rosburg
Carla Lewis
Dan Willard
David Eggleston
Diana Holdridge
Eva Elmore
Gus & Linda Franklin
Gwen Page Hawley Real Estate Team
Hopkins & Assoc.
Hugh MacRae
Joyce Vietto
Keith Beatty Real Estate Team
Lee Crouch & Assoc.
Lyn Manning
Marcello Caliva
Mark Bodford
Nan Weiss
Nicole Valentine
Pam Kersting
Rainelle Mishoe
Sonia Morris
Wendy McElhinney
Vance Young & Assoc.
There are countless reasons people are involved in the Heart Walk. For many participants, they are active with the organization to prevent families from the experience and the heartache that heart disease and stroke can bring.
Here are some photos from our team on the day of the event:
