Very Moist Gumdrop Cake Recipe

Name: Very Moist Gumdrop Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened; 3 cups packed brown sugar; 6 eggs; 9 cups golden raisins; 3 pounds gumdrops; 3 cups unsweetened applesauce; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 3 tablespoons hot water; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons salt; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 cups red and green candied cherries; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
6 eggs
9 cups golden raisins
3 pounds gumdrops
3 cups unsweetened applesauce
3 teaspoons baking soda
3 tablespoons hot water
6 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups red and green candied cherries
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
Place raisins in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain all water from raisins.
2
In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour into gumdrops, cherries, nuts, and drained raisins.
3
In a large bowl, beat butter or margarine, sugar, and eggs. Mix in applesauce. Stir remaining flour, salt, and cinnamon into creamed mixture. Dissolve soda dissolved in hot water. Mix into batter well. Stir in floured fruit.
4
Line an angel food pan with parchment paper, and grease with butter or margarine. Pour batter to within one inch of the top of pan.
5
Bake 3 hours at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). When nearly done, cover top of cake with a piece of tinfoil to prevent top of cake from overcooking.

2401

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

333

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened, 3 cups packed brown sugar, 6 eggs, 9 cups golden raisins, and more.

Yes, Very Moist 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.

Very Moist Gumdrop Cake

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