Ingredients

2 1/2 cups large pecan pieces, toasted

1 cup (packed) chopped dried black Mission figs

1 cup (packed) chopped pitted prunes

1 cup (packed) chopped pitted dates

1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur

2 tablespoons grated orange peel

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (packed) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1-pound box dark brown sugar
• 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup purchased prune butter

Glaze

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 6 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, thawed

• Chopped candied fruit peel (optional)

Description

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