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Chocolate Fruit and Nut Delight

Yields:18-24 servings
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Recipe Cooking TimePreparation15 minutes
Cooking15 minutes
Ready In45 minutes
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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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