Gumdrop Cake

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A moist version of a classic gumdrop cake.

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90 min. Prep: 30 min. Cook: 60 min.
3861 calories/serving (approx.)
1 servings suggest servings

Ingredients

1cup gumdrops
1/2cup raisins, seedless
2cups flour, all-purpose
1teaspoon baking powder
1/2teaspoon baking soda
1teaspoon cinnamon
1teaspoon nutmeg
1/4teaspoon salt
1cup butter
1cup sugar
3large eggs
1cup applesauce
1each lemon zest grated

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350F. Cut the gumdrops into small pieces leaving out the black ones. In a small bowl, toss with the raisins and 1/2 c flour. Reserve.

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

In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the applesauce, flour mixture and lemon rind. Fold in the gumdrop and raisin mixture.

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

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

Turn out the cake and let it cool completely. Wrap well with foil and store for 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Freeze if keeping longer than 2 weeks.

Makes 1 loaf.

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