Great Grandma's Gumdrop Cake |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 90 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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As the title suggests, this recipe has been in the family for over 100 years! Gumdrop Cake is like a light fruit cake that kids love. It makes a great gift. Ingredients:
1 lb sultana raisin (approx. 3 cups) |
1 cup applesauce |
1 lb gumdrop, cut into small pieces (no black) |
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine |
1 cup white sugar |
2 eggs |
3 cups flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
Directions:
1. Boil the raisins for 5 minutes, strain & cool.
2. In a large bowl cream butter & sugar. Add well beaten eggs.
3. Add 1 cup flour then applesauce & raisins, mix.
4. Add the rest of the flour (2 cups), baking powder, salt & gumdrops, mix.
5. Bake for 2 1/2 hours 300F in pan(s) double lined with foil (I recommend having a pan of water on the bottom shelf of the oven while cooking).
6. DO NOT cut for at least 7 - 10 days.
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