Gumdrop Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Mix baking soda in hot water; set aside.
2. 2
   Crem butter and sugar together; add beaten eggs.
3. 3
   Mix completely; set aside.
4. 4
   Cut gumdrops into 2 cups of flour.
5. 5
   Add applesauce to flour; mix well. Add raisins; mix well.
6. 6
   Add walnuts and mix well.
7. 7
   Add butter mixture; mix well.
8. 8
   Add flour with gumdrops; mix well.
9. 9
   Add soda and water; mix well.
10. 10
    Bake in a well-greased and floured angel food cake pan.
11. 11
    Bake at 300° to 325° for 2 hours.
12. 12
    Cool in pan. Run knife around the sides to loosen.
13. 13
    Remove carefully from pan.