Pumpkin Fruitcake
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Fruitcake
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 16
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           apple orange juice -- unsweetened
     1/2  cup           raisins
   1      cup           dried figs -- chopped
   1      cup           pumpkin -- cooked or canned
   2      tablespoons   sugar
     1/4  cup           vegetable oil
   1 1/2  cups          whole wheat flour
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
   1      teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
     1/4  teaspoon      ground allspice
     1/8  teaspoon      ground cloves
     1/2  cup           walnuts -- chopped
                        orange -- rind grated or
                        (2 ts dry)
 

Preparation:

Combine the juice, raisins and figs in a bowl. Let stand for 1 hour or overnight. Beat together the pumpkin, sugar and oil. Stir in the fruit mixture. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and spices. Mix well. Add the nuts and orange rind. Stir to blend well. Pour the batter into a lightly oiled 8 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake in 325 F oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 min. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Wrap in foil and refrigerate until ready to use.