Best 5 Gumdrop Fruitcake Recipes

Gumdrop fruitcake is a classic holiday treat made from candied fruits, nuts, and gumdrops that is enjoyed by people of all ages. The origins of this festive dessert can be traced back to the Victorian era when it was a popular dish served at Christmas gatherings. Today, there are many recipes available for making gumdrop fruitcake, each with its own unique blend of ingredients and flavors. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for baking gumdrop fruitcake, providing you with instructions on how to prepare this delicious treat in the comfort of your own home. Additionally, we will offer tips and tricks for achieving the perfect texture and flavor, as well as suggestions for decorating your cake to make it a truly special occasion dessert.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GUMDROP FRUITCAKE

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A delightful memory from my childhood. My mother made this cake for Christmas every year. She baked it about 3 weeks before, and drizzled it with grape juice daily.

Provided by Glenda

Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups applesauce
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces gumdrops, no black ones
3 cups raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans or a 10 inch tube pan with greased parchment or heavy paper.
Sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
Cut the gumdrops in fourths. Fry the pecans in the 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Mix pecans, raisins, and gumdrops together, and roll in 3/4 cup of flour mixture.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter or margarine and white sugar. Mix in beaten eggs. Mix in the flour and spice mixture alternately with the applesauce. Dissolve soda in hot water, and stir into batter. Stir in the vanilla. Stir in nuts, gumdrops, and raisins.
Bake for 2 hours. The baking time for the tube pan should be about 30 to 40 minutes longer. Test about 10 minutes before the longer time. You may not get a clean tester, but you will be able to tell if it is the candy gumdrop or dough. Cool. Wrap in foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 129.8 mg, Sugar 39 g

GUMDROP FRUITCAKE RECIPE - (4/5)

Gumdrop Fruitcake Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Caryl

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces gumdrops, no black ones
3 cups raisins
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans or a 10-inch tube pan with greased parchment or heavy paper. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Cut the gumdrops in fourths. Fry the pecans in the 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Mix pecans, raisins, and gumdrops together, and roll in 3/4 cup of flour mixture. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter or margarine and white sugar. Mix in beaten eggs. Mix in the flour and spice mixture alternately with the applesauce. Dissolve soda in hot water, and stir into batter. Stir in the vanilla. Stir in nuts, gumdrops, and raisins. Bake for 2 hours. The baking time for the tube pan should be about 30 to 40 minutes longer. Test about 10 minutes before the longer time. You may not get a clean tester, but you will be able to tell if it is the candy gumdrop or dough. Cool. Wrap in foil.

MOMMA'S ANSWER TO FRUITCAKE (GUMDROP CAKE)

Momma's Answer to Fruitcake (Gumdrop Cake) image

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.

Provided by DoQu Russell

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 lbs gumdrops, cut into quarters (no black)
2 cups chopped nuts
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon hot water
1 1/2 cups applesauce
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Dissolve baking soda in water.
Cream sugars,shortening,eggs salt& soda mix.
Sift 1 cup of flour over the gumdrop pieces.
Mix in nuts.
Add to creamed mix.
Add flour& mix well.
Add applesauce& mix well.
Bake in greased or disposable loaf pans for 1 hour.
Slice& Serve hot or cold.

GUMDROP FRUITCAKE

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Make and share this Gumdrop Fruitcake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories Quick Breads

Time 3h

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup gumdrop
1 cup dates
1/2 cup nuts
2 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
2 cups applesauce
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

cream shortening and sugar
add eggs
beat
add applesauce with soda and vanilla mixed in
mix spices and flour in another bowl
cut dates chop nuts take out black gumdrop.
add these to flour mixture as well as raisins
mix well.
add to creamed mixture
pour into wellgreased loaf pans
bake at 300 degrees for 2 hours
darlenes recipe says 45 to 60 minutes fin 350 degree oven
iwould go with lower heat.

GUMDROP FRUITCAKE

Gumdrop Fruitcake image

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces gumdrops, no black ones
3 cups raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans or a 10 inch tube pan with greased parchment or heavy paper. 2. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. 3. Cut the gumdrops in fourths. Fry the pecans in the 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Mix pecans, raisins, and gumdrops together, and roll in 3/4 cup of flour mixture. 4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter or margarine and white sugar. Mix in beaten eggs. Mix in the flour and spice mixture alternately with the applesauce. Dissolve soda in hot water, and stir into batter. Stir in the vanilla. Stir in nuts, gumdrops, and raisins. 5. Bake for 2 hours. The baking time for the tube pan should be about 30 to 40 minutes longer. Test about 10 minutes before the longer time. You may not get a clean tester, but you will be able to tell if it is the candy gumdrop or dough. Cool. Wrap in foil.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your fruitcake.
Make sure to soak the fruit overnight before using it. This will help to plump it up and make it more flavorful.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the fruitcake tough.
Bake the fruitcake at a low temperature for a long time. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
Let the fruitcake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Gumdrop fruitcake is a delicious and festive holiday treat. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can make a fruitcake that will be the star of your holiday table.