GUMDROP CAKE 1975
This recipe was given to me in 1975 by a co-workers wife. I have been making it a very long time, each Christmas. As far as I know this was a Christmas Fruitcake recipe originally .
Provided by andypandy
Categories Dessert
Time 3h25m
Yield 6 loafs
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop fruit, gumdrops.
- Yes even the black ones they give an anise flavour.
- Sift flour, baking soda.
- Pour one cup over the chopped gumdrops and raisins.
- Cream crisco, sugar, and egg yolks, well.
- Mix liquid alternating with the dry ingredients.
- Add the gumdrop mixture.
- Beat the egg white until stiff.
- Fold egg whites beaten into the cake batter.
- Line 6 loaf pans with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven 2 1/2 hours- 3 hours at 275 degrees F.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Rewrap cooled cakes in the same foil from the pans then double wrap in saran wrap.
- When left for two weeks, foil will come away very easy.
- Note glazed cherries may be used as part of the raisins or gumdrops.
- But a total of 10 pounds fruit should be used.
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Kabita Limbu
[email protected]This is the best gumdrop cake I've ever had! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the gumdrops were the perfect finishing touch.
Konlan James
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for a kid's party.
Umarjan Umarjan
[email protected]I've never made a gumdrop cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfect and it was so delicious.
moris mendoza
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use any kind of gumdrops I want.
Tyson Lopez
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so festive and fun, and it tasted delicious too.
Amalia Hernandez
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the gumdrops melted. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Gerhard Fortuin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gumdrops, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the gumdrops added a nice sweetness.
RL Gamers
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for gumdrop cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
Johnny Bays
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time, maybe with some sour cream or yogurt.
Zanele Shezi
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in no time! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the gumdrops were a nice touch.
Deszirre
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using half the amount of sugar next time.
Angie Leombruni
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert.
Abu abduraheman
[email protected]This gumdrop cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the gumdrops added a fun and festive touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.