Gumdrop Cake

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).

2. 2

   Cut the gumdrops into small pieces leaving out the black ones.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, toss with the raisins and 1/2 cup flour.

4. 4

   Reserve.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, combine the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt with the remaining flour.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.

7. 7

   Gradually beat in the sugar.

8. 8

   Beat in the eggs, one at a time.

9. 9

   Stir in the applesauce, flour mixture and lemon rind.

10. 10

    Fold in the gumdrop and raisin mixture.

11. 11

    Butter a 9 X 5 inch loaf pan and line with buttered wax or parchment paper.

12. 12

    Pour in the batter.

13. 13

    Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until knife inserted comes out clean.

14. 14

    Turn out the cake and let it cool completely.

15. 15

    Wrap well with foil and store for 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

16. 16

    Freeze if keeping longer than 2 weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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