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                      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      tablespoons   brandy
      3/4  cup           chopped, pitted dates
      3/4  cup           raisins
    1      box           devils food cake mix -- 18.25 oz
    1      cup           chopped filberts
      3/4  cup           coffee
      1/3  cup           vegetable oil
    3                    eggs
      1/4  cup           water
    1      teaspoon      ground cinnamon
      1/4  teaspoon      ground allspice
                         CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
    4      ounces        cream cheese -- 1/2 of 8oz pkg
    2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
    1      tablespoon    milk or cream
    1      teaspoon      lemon juice
    2 1/2  cups          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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