INGREDIENTS
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3½ cups sifted flour
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1½ teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 to 2½ cups sugar
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1 cup melted unsalted butter and cooled to room temperature
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4 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
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2/3 cup cognac, bourbon or whiskey
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2 cups persimmon puree
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2 cups walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped
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2 cups raisins, or diced dried fruits (such as apricots, cranberries, or dates)
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Optional: Orange zest or orange extract