Great Grandma's Gumdrop Cake

Submitted by ChrysalisUnfurled

"As the title suggests, this recipe has been in the family for over 100 years! Gumdrop Cake is like a light fruit cake that kids love. It makes a great gift."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 1 lb sultana raisin (approx. 3 cups)
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 lb gumdrop, cut into small pieces (NO BLACK)
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

directions

1. Boil the raisins for 5 minutes, strain & cool.
2. In a large bowl cream butter & sugar. Add well beaten eggs.
3. Add 1 cup flour then applesauce & raisins, mix.
4. Add the rest of the flour (2 cups), baking powder, salt & gumdrops, mix.
5. Bake for 2 1/2 hours @ 300F in pan(s) double lined with foil (I recommend having a pan of water on the bottom shelf of the oven while cooking).
6. DO NOT cut for at least 7 - 10 days.