*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Chocolate Fruit and Nut Delight

Recipe By     : NordicWare - Betty Crocker
Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      tb            Brandy
     3/4  c             Dates -- pitted, chopped
     3/4  c             Raisins
  18 1/4  oz            Box devils food cake mix
   1      c             Filberts -- chopped
     3/4  c             Coffee
     1/3  c             Vegetable oil
   3                    Eggs
     1/4  c             Water
   1      ts            Ground cinnamon
     1/4  ts            Ground allspice
                        Cream Cheese Frosting:
   4      oz            Cream cheese (1/2 pkg)
   2      tb            Butter
   1      tb            Milk or cream
   1      ts            Lemon juice
   2 1/2  c             Powdered sugar

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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