Gumdrop Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 box (18.25 ounces) white cake mix
• 1 box (3 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped gumdrops
• 1/2 cup green sprinkles

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, and rum extract (if using). Beat until smooth.
3. Stir in pecans, cherries, gumdrops, and green sprinkles.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/12 of recipe):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Festive and colorful
• Moist and flavorful
• Perfect for holiday gatherings

User Comments:

• "This cake was a huge hit at our Christmas party!"
• "The gumdrops and cherries add a nice pop of sweetness."
• "The pistachio pudding gives the cake a unique and delicious flavor."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have rum extract, you can substitute vanilla extract.
• You can use any type of nuts and dried fruit in this cake, depending on your preferences.
• For a more decadent cake, you can frost it with your favorite frosting or whipped cream.