Gumdrop Cake 1975

Transport yourself back to the charming flavors of the 1970s with this delightful Gumdrop Cake, a nostalgic treat bursting with colorful fun and rich, buttery flavor. This festive dessert combines a tender, buttery cake base with chewy, jewel-toned mini gumdrops (no licorice flavor, of course!) and optional chopped walnuts for added crunch. Perfectly sweet and slightly whimsical, this cake is baked in either a bundt pan or rectangular dish, creating a showstopping centerpiece for holiday gatherings, birthday parties, or any special occasion. The simple yet classic preparation—creamed butter and sugar, alternating wet and dry ingredients, and a foolproof flour-toss technique to keep the gumdrops evenly distributed—offers foolproof results every time. Serve this retro-inspired beauty plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible dessert that's as fun to eat as it is to make.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups mixed mini gumdrops (no licorice flavor)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

In a small bowl, toss the mini gumdrops and chopped walnuts (if using) with 2 tablespoons of flour. This will prevent them from sinking during baking.

Step 8

Fold the floured gumdrops and walnuts into the batter until evenly distributed.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 85-90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Slice and serve the gumdrop cake plain, or with a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1720.4 grams (1720.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5539

Total Fat 109.20g	140%
Saturated Fat 17.60g	88%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 766mg	255%
Sodium 2507mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 1081.70g	393%
Dietary Fiber 17.80g	64%
Total Sugars 686.80g
Protein 89.30g	179%

Vitamin D 267IU	1337%
Calcium 547mg	42%
Iron 25mg	137%
Potassium 1552mg	33%

*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: 17.3%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 76.4%