Gumdrop Fruit Cake

Ingredients

 * 1 cup butter
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 cup sour mashed apple sauce
 * 3 1/2 cups flour
 * 1 tsp baking soda
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 lb raisins
 * 1 lb gumdrops (small pieces)
 * Cherries or nuts

Steps
Bake 2 1/2 hours in a 275° oven.