Momma's Answer to Fruitcake (Gumdrop Cake) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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A Holiday favorite for as long as I can remember. Momma didn't like fruitcake but wanted something traditional for the holidays. I used to make this in small loaves & send it to my children's teachers as a holiday gift. Ingredients:
2 cups flour |
2 lbs gumdrops, cut into quarters (no black) |
2 cups chopped nuts |
1 cup shortening |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 tablespoon hot water |
1 1/2 cups applesauce |
3/4 cup white sugar |
3/4 cup brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Dissolve baking soda in water.
3. Cream sugars,shortening,eggs salt& soda mix.
4. Sift 1 cup of flour over the gumdrop pieces.
5. Mix in nuts.
6. Add to creamed mix.
7. Add flour& mix well.
8. Add applesauce& mix well.
9. Bake in greased or disposable loaf pans for 1 hour.
10. Slice& Serve hot or cold.
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