2 lbs. gumdrops (eliminate the licorice, cut rest in sm. pieces)
1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 lb. raisins (white)
1 1/2 c. nuts
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
4 c. flour

Dredge gumdrops, nuts and raisins in 2 cups flour. Beat butter, sugar and eggs. Blend in applesauce and remaining 2 cups flour to which has been added the cinnamon, cloves, salt, baking powder and soda. Fold batter into the flour, gumdrops, nuts and raisin mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.