Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. brandy or fruit juice
  • 1 (6 oz.) can orange juice concentrate
  • 1 c. cranberries, chopped
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 (8 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 c. brandy

Method

  • Combine 1/4 cup brandy, thawed orange juice concentrate and cranberries in a large bowl; cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • Combine dates, pecans, orange rind, vanilla, eggs and pineapple.
  • Add to cranberry
  • mixture; stir well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
  • Add to fruit mixture; stir well.
  • Spoon batter into a 6-cup Bundt pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.
  • Cool cake 20 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.