MINCEMEAT FRUITCAKE

Ingredients

• 2 cups prepared mincemeat
• 1 pound chopped mixed candied fruit
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2= self-rising flour
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• > cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• Brandy
• Brandy Icing (below)
• Candied fruits

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine candied fruits and walnuts; set aside.

Preheat oven to 325F. Spray a 10-inch tube pan with non-stick vegetable spray.

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar with vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour, mixing until well blended. Stir in the fruit-nut mixture. Spoon into prepared tube pan; smooth the top.

Bake 65 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Remove from pan; cool complete on a wire rack.

Soak a cheesecloth in brandy; wrap around the cake. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil, making sure the seams are airtight. Let stand in a cool, dry place 2 to 4 weeks to mature.

BRANDY ICING

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon brandy
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, brandy, and vanilla. Add enough milk to make a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cake and garnish with candied fruit.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: Marlen
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MINCEMEAT FRUITCAKE