Gum Drop Christmas Cake Recipe Recipe

Name: Gum Drop Christmas Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 2 c. white sugar; 2 Large eggs; 1 pound raisins; 1/2 c. molasses; 1 teaspoon soda dissolved in warm water; 1 pound gum drops (no black or possibly white); 1 c. pineapple juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cloves; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 sm. box candied citron; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 4 c. flour; 1 1/2 c. applesauce; 1 sm. box each candied red & green cherries

Servings: persons

1 c. shortening
2 c. white sugar
2 Large eggs
1 pound raisins
1/2 c. molasses
1 teaspoon soda dissolved in warm water
1 pound gum drops (no black or possibly white)
1 c. pineapple juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 sm. box candied citron
1/2 teaspoon ginger
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 sm. box each candied red & green cherries

1
Cream together shortening and sugar; add in Large eggs and molasses; mix well.
2
Sift flour and mix with salt, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and ginger.
3
Dredge the cut gum drops, raisins and nuts in dry ingredients and set aside.
4
Add in applesauce to shortening mix and add in soda, then alternately add in the flour.
5
Last mix in the dredged gum drops, raisins and nuts and fruit.
6
Grease well two loaf pans.
7
Bake for about 1 hour at 325 degrees or possibly till done.

1490

kcal

Calories

Fat

324

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. shortening, 2 c. white sugar, 2 Large eggs, 1 pound raisins, and more.

Yes, Gum Drop Christmas Cake Recipe 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.

Gum Drop Christmas Cake Recipe

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