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.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 12

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the 4 eggs to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Gently fold the coated gumdrops, raisins, and nuts into the batter.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

Step 10

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

Step 11

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

Serving size	1613.4 grams (1613.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5289

Total Fat 164.30g	211%
Saturated Fat 69.90g	350%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 1014mg	338%
Sodium 2523mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 897.80g	326%
Dietary Fiber 17.90g	64%
Total Sugars 541.70g
Protein 85.90g	172%

Vitamin D 271IU	1357%
Calcium 583mg	45%
Iron 25mg	137%
Potassium 1946mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.3%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 66.3%