Cranberry-Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 ounces fresh cranberries
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry or spelt flour
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup apple sauce
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons safflower or other light oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/3 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons rice mik or other plain or vanilla vegan milk