Gumdrop Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar (1 c. white, 1 c. brown)
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. orange extract
1 1/2 c. applesauce
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins
1 c. white raisins
2 lb. gumdrops, cut in half (do not use black)
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Mix ingredients in order given.
Mix well.
Line pans with waxed paper.
Makes 2 large loaves or 4 small loaves.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours.
Cool on rack 5 minutes.
Peel paper off cakes and allow to cool on rack.
Brush loaves with brandy if desired.
Wrap in Saran Wrap, then aluminum foil.
Keep well refrigerated.