Holiday Gumdrop Cake
Celebrate the season with this festive and nostalgic Holiday Gumdrop Cake—a delightful twist on classic fruitcake that's sure to steal the spotlight at your next holiday gathering! Bursting with colorful bits of chewy gumdrops and spiced with warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, this tender Bundt cake is as fun to look at as it is to eat. Creamy butter, rich vanilla, and optional crunchy pecans or walnuts add layers of flavor and texture, while a dusting of powdered sugar creates the perfect snowy finish. This recipe is easy to follow, oven-ready in just 30 minutes, and yields a show-stopping dessert to serve 12. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or looking for a unique giftable treat, this Holiday Gumdrop Cake is a merry must-bake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups assorted gumdrops (chopped, no licorice flavor)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Toss the chopped gumdrops with 2 tablespoons of flour to prevent them from sinking. Fold the floured gumdrops and nuts (if using) into the batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 85-90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve to enjoy the festive flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.2 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.1 g | 700% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1290 mg | 430% | |
| Sodium | 2535 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1004.0 g | 365% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 629.0 g | ||
| Protein | 84.9 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 632 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 1587 mg | 34% | |
*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.
