Chocolate Fruit and Nut Delight

45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

1377 calories per serving view nutrition facts

18-24 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	tablespoons	brandy
3/4	cup	dates	chopped, pitted
3/4	cup	raisins, seedless
18.25	ounces	cake mix, devils food
1	cup	filberts	chopped
3/4	cup	coffee
1/3	cup	vegetable oil
3	large	eggs
1/4	cup	water
1	teaspoon	cinnamon, ground
1/4	teaspoon	allspice	ground


4	ounces	cream cheese
2	tablespoons	butter	or margarine
1	tablespoon	milk	or cream
1	teaspoon	lemon juice
2 1/2	cups	powdered sugar

Directions

Place brandy in small bowl.

Microwave at high for 15 to 45 seconds, or until hot.

Add dates and raisins. Soak for at least 15 minutes.

Grease 12 cup Bundt Pan.

Sprinkle with sugar. Set aside.

In medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.

Beat on medium speed of electric mixer until blended, 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour into prepared pan.

Microwave at 50% (medium) for 10 minutes.

Increase power to high. Microwave for 4 to 5 1/2 minutes longer, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Let stand for 5 minutes.

Invert onto serving plate. Cool. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting (below) if desired.

Garnish with strawberries and mint leaves.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

In Mighty Pitcher, combine cream cheese, butter and milk.

Microwave at 50% (medium) for 1 minute, or until cheese and butter are soft.

Mix well.

Add lemon juice and enough sugar for desired consistency.

Beat on medium speed of electric mixer until smooth.

Serves 18 to 24.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 436g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1377 33% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.0g	77%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	80%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 206mg	69%
Sodium 1327mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 224.0g	75%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	34%
Sugars 170.0g
Protein 15.0g	29%

Vitamin A	15%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	25%		Iron	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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