apricot spice cake

my friend and fellow health enthusiast kristy p gave me this recipe from chef mark anthony with a high recommendation! i haven't made it yet, but plan on doing it next month when the food budget is fresh. i'll be altering it to be wheat free for chris and will let you know!

2 cups whole wheat flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/4 cups water

1 cup apricots, chopped

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 cup carrot, shredded

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

2 cups orange juice

oil 9 inch spring form pan. in a medium bowl, mix dry powdery ingredients. in a small saucepan, combine water, spices, fruits, and carrots. bring to a boil and allow to cool for 5 minutes. add orange joice and cool completely. add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir well to combine. pour the batter into the pan.

bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. serve plain, dust with powdered sugar, or frost with a homemade butter and cream cheese frosting.