D-Gumdrop Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: D-Gumdrop Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 c. butter; 2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 c. applesauce; 4 c. flour; 1 lb. white raisins; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 Tbsp. hot water; 1 lb. gumdrops (fruit flavors only); 1 c. chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. applesauce
4 c. flour
1 lb. white raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 Tbsp. hot water
1 lb. gumdrops (fruit flavors only)
1 c. chopped pecans

1
Cut gumdrops into small pieces.
2
Cream butter and sugar together.
3
Add well beaten eggs.
4
Add flour and applesauce alternately.
5
Stir in baking soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
6
Fold in nuts, raisins and gumdrops (chopped candied cherries and candied pineapple may be added for variety).
7
Bake slowly in about 250u00b0 oven approximately 3 hours.
8
Will make 4 small loaves or one large tube pan.
9
I use all orange slices, 2 pounds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter, 2 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 1 1/2 c. applesauce, and more.

Yes, D-Gumdrop Fruit Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

D-Gumdrop Fruit Cake

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