Gumdrop Fruitcake

* Exported from MasterCook II *



GUMDROP FRUITCAKE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies, Cakes & Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 Cups Flour -- Sifted
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Cloves
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 Pound White Raisins
1 Pound Large Gumdrops -- (Omit Black)
1 cup Nuts -- Chopped
1 cup Butter
2 Cups Sugar
2 Eggs
1 1/2 Cups Applesauce
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 tablespoon Hot Water
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Sift and measure flour. Add spices and salt; sift again. Set aside. Cut
gumdrops and add part of dry ingredients to raisins. Add gumdrops and
chopped nuts; set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Add well beaten eggs and
mix together. Alternating, add the flour mixture and applesauce to creamed
mixture. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add vanilla and mix into batter.
Add floured raisins, gumdrops and nuts. Pour into 2 or 3 loaf pans lined
with greased brown paper. Bake at 300F about 2 hours.

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