Momma's Answer to Fruitcake Gumdrop Cake

Looking for a festive twist on traditional fruitcake? Try "Momma's Answer to Fruitcake Gumdrop Cake," a charming and nostalgic dessert that transforms brightly-colored gumdrops into the star of the show! This moist bundt cake is infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, studded with chewy chopped gumdrops, crunchy pecans, and optional raisins for a symphony of textures and flavors. A creamy butter-sugar base combined with a hint of vanilla ensures each bite melts in your mouth. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, this easy-to-make cake requires just 20 minutes of prep time and will fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of nostalgia. Serve it fresh or let it rest overnight to deepen the flavors—the choice is yours!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:95 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups gumdrops (chopped, no black/licorice flavor)
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 0.5 cups raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and generously grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer, until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract, chopped gumdrops, pecans, and raisins (if using). Fold gently to ensure even distribution.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 70-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, slice and serve. This cake becomes even more flavorful if left to rest overnight!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1791.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5785.0

Total Fat 110.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 766.0mg	0%
Sodium 904.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1151.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 741.2g
Protein 83.6g	0%

Vitamin D 271.4IU	0%
Calcium 628.1mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 2161.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.8%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 77.6%