Gum Drop Cake

You will need:

• 1 c. shortening
• 2 c. sugar
• 2 lg. eggs
• 1 lb. gum drops
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 c. walnuts
• 1 1/2 c. applesauce
• 3 1/2 c. flour

Directions:

• Mix all dry ingredients together.
• Beat in shortening, eggs and applesauce.
• Fold in gum drops and walnuts.
• Put mixture in a greased and floured Bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 - 2 1/2 hours.
• Cake is done when toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly and remove cake from pan.