Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2013

This is a great recipe, as it is I'm sure, but I did not have enough mincemeat.(1 1/4 cups) I can't give it 5 stars because I had to add on to that 2nd cup-- which was dates and pumpkin puree. I also added 1T brandy,1 teasp each pumpkin spice and allspice..and some chopped walnuts - I baked it in 9x5 loaf pan 1 hour and it came out perfect! It tastes great too- yum!

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SUEASTY

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Yakima, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2012

this cake is delicious but i made a few changes. add 1/8 tsp each of cinn, nutmeg, clove, ginger OR 1 tsp either mace or allspice. i increased the orange jc to 1/4 cup and baked it in a 9 in square pan lightly sprayed with cooking oil. the finale... top with spiced cream cheese frosting. this is more like a dessert than an bread and is gone in one sitting!

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granolagal

Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2012

I decided to give this recipe a try at midnight when i was feeling inspired to bake. This recipe seemed fuss-free and based on the reviews, worth trying out. That is where the 5 stars came in. Anyway, i added the juice of one whole orange, and some previously made candied orange peel, chopped dried homegrown figs, and some chopped candied cherries for color. When i mixed the batter, i felt it could use some more liquid so i added a few splashes of southern Comfort, and 2 tbsps of molasses for color. I also added a pinch each of nutmeg, allspice and ground ginger. I don't know if it makes any difference, but the brand of mincemeat i used was Crosse&Blackwell. I used a ring pan and baked it for 50mins. Came out fantastic. Love the flavors, and texture. Dense but not too much, moist enough without being sticky, and i think it would go doubly great with brandy butter if i wasnt trying to keep the calories low. haha. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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Deb

Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2012

it's ok, It's to sweet for me. I do like the moistness.

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TheresaK

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2010

I should have gone with my instincts and only used 1 pan for this bread, the 2 loaves came out flat, hardly rose at all, although, the texture was good, quite moist, I only baked them for 45 minutes. I'm also sorry I added the orange zest and juice, it overpowered the mincemeat flavor, milk would have been better. I used Crosse & Blackwell with Rum&Brandy which a friend had given me, I should have used my own"British Recipe"for homemade mincemeat but like to save that for my traditional "mincepies"! I will make the bread again for it is a very simple quick recipe but with the adjustments I mention. Thank you for posting it.

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WowMom24

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2009

Really good - very moist & sets up great. I have had issues before with pumpkin or banana bread having an uncooked middle, but after this comes out of the oven I let it cool for about 1 1/2 -2 hours and then cut it into slices. Perfect for mincemeat pie lovers!

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KELLYJ

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2009

This was a big hit at church coffee hour. I thought there was a little too much orange peel in ii--I actually used clementine peel, which may have been too bitter. Next time, I'll follow the recipe as directed. It's very important to use an all-natural mincemeat in this, since some brands contain preservatives that could give this an off flavor.

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ASHLEY_S

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2009

This bread is wonderful! I used a jar of Brandy & Rum flavored mincemeat that I had left from the holidays, followed the recipe as written, and was delighted. I'm sure my family will like it-if i let them have any.

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Desert Chef

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

good recipe! I only added 2 tablespoon of Jamaican rum instead of orange and the result was good!

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anama

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Malaga, Andalucia, Spain

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2008

This is a good idea but the suggested pan is too big (my loaf came out squat) and the length of baking too long (loaf was dry). Probably a 4 1/2 by 8 1/2 pan would be better, and 55 or even 50 minutes bake time. Maybe adding soaked raisins or a chopped fresh apple would help with the dryness too. As is, I'll use it for snacking instead of giving it as a present.

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