VERY MOIST GUMDROP CAKE

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This unique cake recipe features golden raisins, gumdrops, candied cherries, and walnuts and makes a moist cake, just like the title says.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
6 eggs
9 cups golden raisins
3 pounds gumdrops
3 cups unsweetened applesauce
3 teaspoons baking soda
3 tablespoons hot water
6 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups red and green candied cherries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain all water from raisins.
  • In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour into gumdrops, cherries, nuts, and drained raisins.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter or margarine, sugar, and eggs. Mix in applesauce. Stir remaining flour, salt, and cinnamon into creamed mixture. Dissolve soda dissolved in hot water. Mix into batter well. Stir in floured fruit.
  • Line an angel food pan with parchment paper, and grease with butter or margarine. Pour batter to within one inch of the top of pan.
  • Bake 3 hours at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). When nearly done, cover top of cake with a piece of tinfoil to prevent top of cake from overcooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.5 calories, Carbohydrate 130.7 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 477.3 mg, Sugar 95 g

MD Munna Kazi
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Auty Wheatley
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Abdul Rehmat Baig
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This is the best gumdrop cake I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the gumdrops add a fun and festive touch.


Muhanuzi Prosper
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully.


Giby
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Krisha Modi
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This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the texture was gummy.


Rohan Butt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


Iran Naran
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Abdullah Suhail
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Ershad Kamal
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This gumdrop cake was a delight! It was incredibly moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.