Sweet Gumdrop Cake Recipe ๐ฐ
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Sweet Gumdrop Cake, perfect for any occasion from potlucks to Christmas gatherings. This moist and flavorful dessert is a surefire crowd-pleaser!
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Serving: Makes one delicious cake
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | cups butter |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 1 | cup applesauce |
| 2 | teaspoons cinnamon |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons cloves |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda (dissolved in 1 tsp hot water) |
| 1 1/2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 4 | cups gumdrops (assorted colors) |
| 1 | cup light raisins |
| 1 | cup dark raisins |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 300ยฐF (150ยฐC). Also, dissolve baking soda in 1 teaspoon of hot water and set it aside.
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Prepare Batter: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients: To the creamed mixture, add the applesauce, dissolved baking soda, and eggs. Mix well until everything is well combined.
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Blend Dry Ingredients: Next, add 2 cups of flour, cinnamon, cloves, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Prepare Gumdrop Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the nuts, light and dark raisins, and gumdrops. Toss them together until evenly distributed.
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Combine Ingredients: Sift the remaining 2 cups of flour over the gumdrop mixture. Then, add this mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Prepare Pan: Grease and flour an angel food cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
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Bake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve this delectable Sweet Gumdrop Cake to your eager guests!
Enjoy the sweet and fruity flavors of this delightful cake, perfect for any occasion ๐!
