Gumdrop Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Cut the gumdrops into small pieces leaving out the black ones.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, toss with the raisins and 1/2 cup flour.
4. 4
   Reserve.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl, combine the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt with the remaining flour.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
7. 7
   Gradually beat in the sugar.
8. 8
   Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
9. 9
   Stir in the applesauce, flour mixture and lemon rind.
10. 10
    Fold in the gumdrop and raisin mixture.
11. 11
    Butter a 9 X 5 inch loaf pan and line with buttered wax or parchment paper.
12. 12
    Pour in the batter.
13. 13
    Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until knife inserted comes out clean.
14. 14
    Turn out the cake and let it cool completely.
15. 15
    Wrap well with foil and store for 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
16. 16
    Freeze if keeping longer than 2 weeks.
17. 17
    Makes 1 loaf.