Holiday Gumdrop Cake Recipe
Description: This delightful Holiday Gumdrop Cake recipe has been passed down through generations in my family, cherished for its nostalgic flavor and simple preparation. It’s a beloved dessert, perfect for Christmas gatherings or any weeknight treat. With a moist crumb and bursts of sweet gumdrops throughout, this cake is sure to become a new favorite in your household too!
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 9407.6
- Fat Content: 271.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 130.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 911mg
- Sodium Content: 4638.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1686g
- Fiber Content: 38g
- Sugar Content: 897.5g
- Protein Content: 95.2g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) applesauce
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (600g) small spiced gumdrops
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (150g) raisins
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). Prepare a Bundt or angel food cake pan by greasing and flouring it, ensuring easy release after baking.
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Cream Butter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, eggs, and sugar until light and fluffy, using either a hand mixer or stand mixer for best results.
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Prepare Applesauce Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the applesauce, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined.
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Incorporate Applesauce Mixture: Add the applesauce mixture to the creamed butter and egg mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
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Prepare Gumdrop Mixture: In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, gumdrops, nuts, and raisins, mixing to evenly distribute the ingredients.
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Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour-gumdrop-nut mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and no dry streaks remain.
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Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve: Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve your Holiday Gumdrop Cake as desired, either plain or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat!
This Holiday Gumdrop Cake is a delightful addition to any festive occasion, bringing joy and sweetness to all who indulge. Enjoy the tradition and flavors of this cherished family recipe, and create new memories with each delicious slice! 🍰✨
