Gumdrop Cake
Description
This International dessert features Gumdrops, Raisins, Flour;all purpose, Baking powder, Baking soda. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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"Most kids don't like fruit cake, so I have devised a moist version of a classic gumdrop cake.
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Freeze the cake until Christmas or refrigerate up to two weeks." Preheat the oven to 350F (177&# 194;°C).
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Cut the gumdrops into small pieces *(get your kids to do this); leaving out the black ones.
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In a small bowl, toss with the raisins and 1/2 c flour.
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Reserve.
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In a separate bowl,
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combine the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt with the remaining flour.
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In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
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Gradually beat in the sugar.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
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Stir in the applesauce, flour mixture and lemon rind.
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Fold in the gumdrop and raisin mixture.
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Butter a 9 X 5 inch loaf pan and line with buttered wax or parchment paper.
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Pour in the batter.
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Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or till knife inserted comes out clean.
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Turn out the cake and let it cool completely.
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Wrap well with foil and store for 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
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Freeze if keeping longer than 2 weeks.
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MAKES: 1 loaf
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1485.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 54.7g85%
- Saturated Fat 32.2g161%
- Cholesterol 268.9mg90%
- Sodium 620.0mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 235.5g79%
- Dietary Fiber 6.7g27%
- Sugars 137.1g
- Protein 18.6g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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