Best 3 Holiday Gumdrop Cake Recipes

Indulge in a festive treat with our Holiday Gumdrop Cake, a delightful confection that brings joy to any celebration. This stunning cake features layers of moist and fluffy vanilla cake, each adorned with a vibrant array of gumdrops, creating a colorful and whimsical masterpiece. The rich and creamy vanilla frosting adds a touch of sweetness, while the gumdrops offer a burst of fruity flavors and a chewy texture. For a fun twist, try our Chocolate Gumdrop Cake, where layers of decadent chocolate cake are adorned with an assortment of chocolate-flavored gumdrops. If you prefer a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Gumdrop Cake is a delightful alternative, featuring layers of fluffy gluten-free cake topped with an array of colorful gumdrops. And for those who love a classic combination, our Red Velvet Gumdrop Cake is a delightful choice, with layers of red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting, adorned with an array of gumdrops.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GUMDROP CAKE

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This is a very easy and colorful Christmas cake. It would make a fantastic centerpiece dessert for a Christmas buffet.

Provided by susan

Categories Desserts Cakes Fruitcake Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup gumdrops, chopped
1 cup raisins
¼ cup all-purpose flour for coating

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 10 inch tube pan. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together and fold into creamed mixture alternately with water. Coat raisins and gumdrops with flour. Stir flavorings, gumdrops and raisins into creamed mixture.
Mix well and pour into prepared pan. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Carbohydrate 105.6 g, Cholesterol 104.6 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 584.3 mg, Sugar 64.7 g

HOLIDAY GUMDROP CAKE

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This is my Mom's recipe for Gumdrop cake that she use to make, It is a family favorite. Easy to make. She always left the gumdrops whole or used the small spiced gumdrops.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon baking soda (dissolved in a little hot water)
1 1/2 lbs gumdrops
2 cups sugar
4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Grease and flour Bunt or angle food cake pan.
Cream butter add eggs and sugar.
Mix applesauce, soda, nutmeg and cinnamon together.
Add to butter and egg mixture.
Add gumdrops, nuts to flour and salt.
(Mix to dredge).
Add the flour-salt-gumdrop-nut mixture, mix thoughly.
Pour into prepared pan and bake 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9407.6, Fat 271.3, SaturatedFat 130.4, Cholesterol 911, Sodium 4638.5, Carbohydrate 1686, Fiber 38, Sugar 897.5, Protein 95.2

GUMDROP CAKE

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I don't use baking gums for this. Those things are horrid. If you wouldn't eat them right out of the bag, don't bake with them. Don't use any black ones. Ganong are the best-they don't make black ones. The easiest way to cut them is with scissors dipped in flour.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 lb gumdrop (no black ones)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup milk

Steps:

Cream butter and shortening together.
Gradually beat in sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut up the gumdrops into the flour mixture and stir to coat them with the flour.
Add vanilla and lemon extracts to milk.
Fold dry ingredients into batter alternately with milk mixture.
(3 dry and 2 milk additions, starting and ending with dry).
Spoon batter into greased and floured tube pan.
Bake at 300F for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7723.8, Fat 272.8, SaturatedFat 143.3, Cholesterol 1579.7, Sodium 2457.5, Carbohydrate 1250.6, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 771.5, Protein 80.1

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake.
Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them to cream together more easily.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake at the correct temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the cake will take too long to bake and will be dry.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Be creative with your decorations. You can use gumdrops, sprinkles, or even fresh fruit to decorate your cake.

Conclusion:

Holiday gumdrop cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any holiday gathering. With its moist and fluffy cake, creamy frosting, and colorful gumdrops, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this holiday gumdrop cake a try.

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