Easy Gumdrop Cake
Brighten up your dessert repertoire with this delightful Easy Gumdrop Cake, a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for the holiday season or any special occasion. This moist and buttery loaf cake is studded with colorful fruit-flavored gumdrops, chewy raisins, and crunchy chopped nuts, creating a delightful medley of textures and flavors in every bite. The simple recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and vanilla extract with a fun, kid-friendly twist—coating the gumdrops in flour ensures they stay evenly distributed throughout the cake. With minimal prep time and just over an hour in the oven, this crowd-pleasing confection is as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Serve slices alongside a cup of coffee or tea for a festive treat that’s sure to charm guests of all ages! Perfect for holidays, bake sales, or gift-giving, this gumdrop cake is as versatile as it is enchanting.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fruit-flavored gumdrops (chopped, no licorice flavor)
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating gumdrops)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Optionally, line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the 4 eggs to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup of milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
In a small bowl, toss 1 cup of chopped gumdrops, 0.5 cups of raisins, and 0.5 cups of chopped nuts with 2 tablespoons of flour. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
Gently fold the coated gumdrops, raisins, and nuts into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 70-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.3 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.9 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1014 mg | 338% | |
| Sodium | 2523 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 897.8 g | 326% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 541.7 g | ||
| Protein | 85.9 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 583 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 1946 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
