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Fruitcake that won't make you gag
"Notes: * Tightly wrapped, this cake will keep for up to 2 weeks. * Candied cherries are an entirely optional decoration...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake
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Baking spray
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1/2 cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
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1/2 cup cognac
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2/3 cup golden raisins
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1/3 cup dried cherries
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1/3 cup dried figs, stemmed and quartered lengthwise
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1/3 cup dried red plums or dried apricots, chopped
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1/2 medium-sized navel orange, scrubbed, seeds removed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted
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2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
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1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped candied pineapple (about 2 slices)
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3 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel
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3 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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3/4 cup boiling water
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2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
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3/4 cup mild molasses
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten and at room temperature
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For the Glaze
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1/2 cup cherry juice or orange juice
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1/2 cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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