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[patgund]

Thanks to silkensteel for pointing out this Kraft Kitchens......recipe

Applesauce Cheddar Fruitcake

Prep Time: 35 min
Total Time: 1 hr 45 min
Makes: 16 servings

3 cups flour

2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

1/2 cup chopped dates

1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained

2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 cup applesauce

1 pkg. (3 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

3 to 4 Tbsp. milk

1 tsp. brandy extract

2-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

MIX flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in medium bowl. Mix pecans, dates and cherries in large bowl; stir in 1 cup of the flour mixture and cheese.

BEAT butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.

ADD remaining flour mixture alternately with applesauce, mixing well after each addition. Gently stir in cheese mixture.

POUR batter into well-greased 12-inch tube pan or fluted tube pan.

BAKE at 325°F for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.

MIX cream cheese, milk and extract until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy after each addition. Serve over cake.

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[silkensteel.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I keep trying to pull the flavors together in my head, imagine what it'll taste like, and everytime I do I get a mental Blue Screen. Ayiiii.