"Chocolate Fruit Cake "

Soak in 1/4 cup of brandy overnight:

• 1 cup currants
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup candied fruit

Sift together:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 2 tablespoons chocolate

In a large bowl mix together:

• 1 egg
• soaked fruit
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup melted margarine or oil
• 1/2 cup strong warm coffee or brandy*

Mix all ingredients together. Bake in well greased loaf pan at 300° for 1 1/2 hours. Let stand for about 1 hour and brush top with brandy. When completely cooled, remove from pan. Wrap in foil and store in refrigerator. *Nana's Tip: Try using 1/4 cup coffee and 1/4 cup brandy.