2 c. cranberries, cut in half
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. hot water
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. cream
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Pour half of flour over cranberries. Dissolve soda in hot water. Put rest of flour and baking powder in mixing bowl; stir in molasses, soda in water and egg. Then stir in cranberries. Put in microwave ring mold. Cover with plastic wrap, vented. Cook about 6 1/2 minutes (650 watt oven).

Mix butter, cream, sugar, vanilla and almond extract in large bowl. Microwave about 8 to 10 minutes. Whirl in blender when cool. Serve over pudding.