Liqueur Flavored Desserts: Fruitcake

2 cups packed brown sugar3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking soda2 tablespoons ground cinnamon2 tablespoons ground cloves2 tablespoons ground allspice2 tablespoons ground nutmeg4 eggs2 tablespoons grated lemon zest2 tablespoons vanilla extract1/2 cup brandy1 1/2 cups raisins1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts1 1/2 cups dried mixed fruit1 1/2 cups butter, melted1 3/4 cups brandyPreheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and nutmeg. Add eggs, lemon rind, vanilla, and 1/2 cup brandy. Mix thoroughly. Stir in fruit, nuts, and melted butter. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Wrap cooled cake in foil. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brandy over the cake everyday for 2 weeks. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 719 | Total Fat: 30.5g | Cholesterol: 113mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 14

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 719

Total Fat: 30.5gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 430mgTotal Carbs: 80.6g    Dietary Fiber: 3.5gProtein: 7.9g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Liqueur Flavored Desserts: Mostaccioli (Mustaches) | Submitted By: J. Storm

1 cup hazelnuts1 cup walnuts1/3 cup honey1 egg white1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1 pinch salt1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration1/2 cup confectioners' sugar1 egg white, beaten1/2 tablespoon orange liqueurPreheat oven to 275F. Grease baking sheet. Finely grind nuts in food processor. Add honey, egg white, cocoa, spices and salt. Blend to paste. Add flour and mix using on/off turns until just incorporated. (NOTE: Dough will be sticky.) Place dough on work surface heavily dusted with sifted confectioners' sugar. Sift more powdered sugar over dough. Gently roll dough out to thickness of 3/8". Cut into 1x1 1/2 inch bars using knife that has been dusted with powdered sugar. Arrange on greased sheet, spacing 1inch apart. Bake cookies at 275 F (135 degrees C) until firm and tops appear dry, about 25-30 minutes. Cool cookies completely on racks. To Make Icing: Blend 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons egg white. Mix in enough liqueur to make thick but pourable icing. Set racks on waxes paper; arrange cooled cookies on racks with edges touching. Drizzle icing over cookies in irregular lines. Separate cookies. Let stand until icing is dry. Store in airtight container. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 82 | Total Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 30

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 82

Total Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 17mgTotal Carbs: 8.9g    Dietary Fiber: 0.8gProtein: 1.6g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Liqueur Flavored Desserts: Rum Glazed Raisin Bars | Submitted By: Kathy

2 tablespoons rum2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup raisins6 tablespoons white sugar1/2 cup butter1 egg1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup milk1 tablespoon rum1/2 cup confectioners' sugarPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, pour the rum over the raisins and set aside. Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, cream the sugar and butter. Add the egg and mix until fluffy. Sift together the flour and baking powder. Add this alternately to the egg mixture with the milk. Mix until blended, then fold in raisins. Spread the batter evenly in the greased pan and bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. While the raisin bars are baking, in a smaller bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons of butter with the confectioners' sugar. Add the remaining rum and stir until smooth. When the bars come out of the oven, let them cool slightly, then spread the icing evenly over the top. Cut into 32 bars. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 76 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 32

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Calories: 76

Total Fat: 3.8gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 48mgTotal Carbs: 9.1g    Dietary Fiber: 0.2gProtein: 0.8g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Liqueur Flavored Desserts: Rum Cake I | Submitted By: Mariann

1 cup chopped walnuts1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix1/2 cup dark rum4 eggs1/2 cup water1/2 cup vegetable oil1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix1/4 cup butter1/2 cup white sugar1/8 cup water1/4 cup dark rumPreheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 10 inch tube or Bundt pan. Sprinkle walnuts over the bottom of the pan. Mix together the yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup dark rum, eggs, 1/2 cup cold water, cooking oil and instant vanilla pudding. Pour batter over nuts. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. Cool, invert on a serving plate and prick the top. To Make Glaze: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1/8 cup water and sugar. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove mixture from heat and stir in rum. Drizzle and smooth glaze evenly over the top and sides of cake. Enjoy! Amount Per Serving  Calories: 421 | Total Fat: 19.7g | Cholesterol: 82mg

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