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

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. Cake is done when toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly and remove cake from pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 - 2 1/2 hours.