Gumdrop Cake

Gumdrop Cake
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  • COOK TIME
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  • TOTAL TIME
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  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    31

A whimsical and festive cake, bursting with chewy gumdrops and plump raisins, perfect for adding a touch of childlike joy to any celebration. This vibrant centerpiece is easier to create than you might think!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    106 g
  • Cholesterol
    105 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    584 mg
  • Sugar
    65 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Set aside. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.

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Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the warm water. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins In a small bowl, toss the chopped gumdrops and raisins with the remaining 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour. This will help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gently fold the floured gumdrops and raisins, along with the lemon and vanilla extracts, into the cake batter. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent the cake with aluminum foil. (90 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)

For a more intense lemon flavor, add the zest of one lemon to the batter.
Feel free to substitute other dried fruits for the raisins, such as dried cranberries or chopped dates.
To prevent the gumdrops from sticking together while chopping, lightly dust them with powdered sugar.
Store the cooled cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Kay Schamberger

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Therese Kuvalis

    I followed the recipe exactly, and the cake turned out perfectly. It's moist, flavorful, and not too sweet.

  • Ericka Brakusking

    My kids helped me make this cake, and they had so much fun! It's a great recipe for getting them involved in the kitchen.

  • Lou Rice

    This cake was a hit at our Christmas party! Everyone loved the festive colors and the chewy gumdrops.

  • Vella Herzog

    I added a cream cheese frosting to the cake, and it was delicious! It added a nice tanginess that complemented the sweetness of the gumdrops.

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