Pumpkin Fruitcake
Ingredients
1/2 C. apple orange juice, unsweetened
1/2 C. raisins
1 C. dried figs, chopped
1 C. pumpkin, cooked or canned
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1-1/2 C. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 C. walnuts, chopped
orange, rind grated, or 2 tsp. dry
Cooking Instructions
Combine juice, raisins and figs in a bowl. Let stand for 1 hour or overnight. Beat together pumpkin, sugar and oil. Stir in fruit mixture. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and spices. Mix well. Add nuts and orange rind. Stir to blend well. Pour batter into a lightly oiled 8 by 5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Wrap in foil and refrigerate until ready to use.
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