Gum Drop Christmas Cake Recipe

• 1 c. shortening
• 2 c. white sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 pound raisins
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 1 teaspoon soda dissolved in warm water
• 1 pound gum drops (no black or possibly white)
• 1 c. pineapple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 sm. box candied citron
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 4 c. flour
• 1 1/2 c. applesauce
• 1 sm. box each candied red & green cherries

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