Gumdrop Cake

Name: Gumdrop Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar (1 c. white, 1 c. brown); 2 eggs, well beaten; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. orange extract; 1 1/2 c. applesauce; 4 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. white raisins; 2 lb. gumdrops, cut in half (do not use black); 1 c. chopped nuts

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1465 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Gumdrop Cake – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar (1 c. white, 1 c. brown)
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. orange extract
1 1/2 c. applesauce
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins
1 c. white raisins
2 lb. gumdrops, cut in half (do not use black)
1 c. chopped nuts

1
Mix ingredients in order given.
2
Mix well.
3
Line pans with waxed paper.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours.
5
Cool on rack 5 minutes.
6
Peel paper off cakes and allow to cool on rack.
7
Brush loaves with brandy if desired.
8
Wrap in Saran Wrap, then aluminum foil.
9
Keep well refrigerated.

1465

kcal

Calories

Fat

317

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. shortening, 2 c. sugar (1 c. white, 1 c. brown), 2 eggs, well beaten, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Gumdrop 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1465 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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