Gumdrop Cake

A moist version of a classic gumdrop cake.

90 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

3861 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

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

Serving Size 1152g

Amount per Serving

Calories 3861 47% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 203.0g	312%
Saturated Fat 122.0g	611%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1123mg	374%
Sodium 2401mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 481.0g	160%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	56%
Sugars 245.0g
Protein 49.0g	99%

Vitamin A	130%		Vitamin C	90%
Calcium	33%		Iron	95%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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