MOMMA'S ANSWER TO FRUITCAKE (GUMDROP CAKE)

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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.

Provided by DoQu Russell

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Dissolve baking soda in water.
  • Cream sugars,shortening,eggs salt& soda mix.
  • Sift 1 cup of flour over the gumdrop pieces.
  • Mix in nuts.
  • Add to creamed mix.
  • Add flour& mix well.
  • Add applesauce& mix well.
  • Bake in greased or disposable loaf pans for 1 hour.
  • Slice& Serve hot or cold.

Mohammad Batiha33
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Quadri Quadri
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because. It's always a hit.


Alina CH
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This is my new favorite holiday cake recipe. It's so festive and fun, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jim Jim
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.


Mohamed K Sheriff
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This is the best gumdrop cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the gumdrops are the perfect finishing touch.


Zakirking King
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This cake was a big hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved it.


Sinhle Manasi
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This is my new go-to recipe for gumdrop cake. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Mitchell Jessey
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the gumdrops are the perfect finishing touch.


Phoebie Mills
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


pardeep singh
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This was a great recipe! My cake turned out perfect and my family loved it.


Juwel Saniya
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I'm not a big fan of gumdrops, but I really enjoyed this cake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the gumdrops add a nice touch of sweetness.


Mian Waseem
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This cake was a big hit at my son's birthday party. He loved the gumdrops and the cake was gone in no time.


Dimpho Ehrens
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This cake is so festive and fun! I love the way the gumdrops look on top.


Aminu Sunusi
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just personal preference. Overall, it was a good cake and I would make it again.


Bilhah Njeri
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This was my first time making a gumdrop cake, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was so easy to make.


Jerry gujjar
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I've been making this gumdrop cake for years, and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Mursheed
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This gumdrop cake was a huge hit at my holiday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the gumdrops added a fun and festive touch.