Gum Drop Cake

Name: Gum Drop Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 4 eggs; 4 c. flour; 2 tsp soda; 2 tsp cinnamon; 2 tsp nutmeg; 2 tsp allspice; 1 c. brown sugar; 2 c. applesauce; 1 c. dates; 1 c. brazil nuts; 1 c. small gum drops; 1 c. raisins; 1 tsp salt

Vegetarian

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist, spiced fruit cake loaded with dates, nuts, and gumdrops, perfect for festive occasions or as a rich dessert for those who enjoy bold flavors.

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Ingredients

2 c. shortening ⓘ
1 c. sugar ⓘ
4 eggs ⓘ
4 c. flour ⓘ
2 tsp soda ⓘ
2 tsp cinnamon ⓘ
2 tsp nutmeg ⓘ
2 tsp allspice ⓘ
1 c. brown sugar ⓘ
2 c. applesauce ⓘ
1 c. dates ⓘ
1 c. brazil nuts ⓘ
1 c. small gum drops ⓘ
1 c. raisins ⓘ
1 tsp salt ⓘ

Instructions

Dissolve the soda in the applesauce.
Mix all ingredients in the order listed in the recipe.
Add dates and brazil nuts as near whole as possible.
Line loaf pans with wax paper.
Pour the batter into the bottom of each pan and drop the gumdrops on top, ensuring they do not touch the pan.
Bake in a moderate oven at 350°F (about 45 minutes).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1294 kcal 65% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV

Total Fat 53.9g 69% DV

Carbs 206g 75% DV

Fiber 16.8g 60% DV

Sugar 81.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9984.3mg 100% DV

Potassium 1242.5mg 26% DV

Cholesterol 70.3mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 36.8mcg 4% DV

Vitamin C 21.1mg 23% DV

Calcium 407.8mg 31% DV

Iron 6.7mg 37% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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