Momma’s Answer to Fruitcake (Gumdrop Cake)
๐ Cook Time: 1 hour
๐ Prep Time: 30 minutes
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Description:
A Holiday favorite for as long as I can remember. Momma didn’t like fruitcake but wanted something “traditional” for the holidays. I used to make this in small loaves & send it to my children’s teachers as a holiday gift.
Recipe Information:
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Christmas, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5/5)
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 799.8
- Fat: 29.9g
- Saturated Fat: 6.1g
- Cholesterol: 35.2mg
- Sodium: 414.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 129g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 71.6g
- Protein: 7.2g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chopped gumdrops
- 2 cups chopped nuts
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2/3 cup hot water
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
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Prepare baking soda mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.
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Prepare creamed mixture: In a large mixing bowl, cream together white sugar, brown sugar, shortening, eggs, salt, and the dissolved baking soda mixture.
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Sift flour over gumdrops: Sift 1 cup of flour over the chopped gumdrop pieces, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Add nuts: Mix in the chopped nuts with the coated gumdrops.
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Combine dry ingredients: Add the flour-gumdrop-nut mixture to the creamed sugar mixture, and mix until well combined.
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Incorporate applesauce: Gradually add the applesauce to the batter, mixing well after each addition.
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Prepare loaf pans: Grease or use disposable loaf pans, then pour the batter into the pans, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
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Bake: Place the filled loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve: Once baked, allow the gumdrop cake to cool slightly before slicing. Serve it either hot or cold, depending on your preference.
Enjoy your delicious Momma’s Answer to Fruitcake (Gumdrop Cake) as a delightful treat during the holiday season or any time you crave a comforting dessert!
