*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Fruitcake-Hater's Fruitcake

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruitcakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          butter
   2 1/4  cups          brown sugar
   1      cup           honey
  10      each          eggs
   4      cups          flour
   2      teaspoons     cinnamon
   2      teaspoons     baking powder
   1      teaspoon      allspice
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
   3      pounds        dried apricot halves
   2      pounds        pecan halves
     1/2  pound         dates -- pitted
   1      pound         golden raisins
   1      cup           apricot nectar
     1/2  cup           light cream
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice
   1      cup           brandy
     1/4  cup           orange liqueur

  To the butter, brown sugar and honey, add the eggs one at a time 
and beat well. Mix together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder,
 allspice and salt and add 1/2 to the sugar mixture above.
 Mix the apricot halves, pecans, dates and raisins with the remaining flour.
 Mix all together.  Bake in
large pan (9 1/2 by 5) at 250 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. In bowl,
 combine 1 cup brandy and 1/4 cup orange liquer. 
Pour over the cooled loaves.

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