Gumdrop Cake Recipe

Name: Gumdrop Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 c. flour, sifted; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. shortening; 1 lb. white raisins; 1 3/4 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1 Tbsp. hot water; 1 1/2 c. applesauce (unsweetened); 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1 1/2 lb. gumdrops, cut in pieces (omit black ones); 1 c. chopped pecans, browned in butter; 1 tsp. soda

Servings: persons

4 c. flour, sifted
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 lb. white raisins
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. hot water
1 1/2 c. applesauce (unsweetened)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 lb. gumdrops, cut in pieces (omit black ones)
1 c. chopped pecans, browned in butter
1 tsp. soda

1
Sift together the flour, spices and salt.
2
To half of this mixture, add the gumdrops, raisins and nuts.
3
Mix well.
4
Cream shortening and add sugar gradually, creaming well.
5
Add eggs one at a time to cream mixture, beating well.
6
Dissolve soda in hot water and add the remaining half of dry mixture alternately with applesauce and soda, stirring well.
7
Stir in floured gumdrops, raisins and nuts, blending thoroughly.
8
Pour in 2 greased waxed paper lined loaf pans (9 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 3/4-inch).
9
Bake in a slow oven at 300u00b0 for about 2 hours.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. flour, sifted, 1/4 tsp. cloves, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 c. shortening, 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.

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