Gumdrop Cake

15 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour, sifted
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 lb. white raisins
  • 1 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. hot water
  • 1 1/2 c. applesauce (unsweetened)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 lb. gumdrops, cut in pieces (omit black ones)
  • 1 c. chopped pecans, browned in butter
  • 1 tsp. soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together the flour, spices and salt.
  2. 2
    To half of this mixture, add the gumdrops, raisins and nuts.
  3. 3
    Mix well.
  4. 4
    Cream shortening and add sugar gradually, creaming well.
  5. 5
    Add eggs one at a time to cream mixture, beating well.
  6. 6
    Dissolve soda in hot water and add the remaining half of dry mixture alternately with applesauce and soda, stirring well.
  7. 7
    Stir in floured gumdrops, raisins and nuts, blending thoroughly.
  8. 8
    Pour in 2 greased waxed paper lined loaf pans (9 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 3/4-inch).
  9. 9
    Bake in a slow oven at 300° for about 2 hours.

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