Gumdrop Cake

16 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar (1 c. white, 1 c. brown)
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. orange extract
  • 1 1/2 c. applesauce
  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. white raisins
  • 2 lb. gumdrops, cut in half (do not use black)
  • 1 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix ingredients in order given.
  2. 2
    Mix well.
  3. 3
    Line pans with waxed paper.
  4. 4
    Makes 2 large loaves or 4 small loaves.
  5. 5
    Bake at 325° for 1 1/2 hours.
  6. 6
    Cool on rack 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Peel paper off cakes and allow to cool on rack.
  8. 8
    Brush loaves with brandy if desired.
  9. 9
    Wrap in Saran Wrap, then aluminum foil.
  10. 10
    Keep well refrigerated.

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