A & P Original SPANISH BAR CAKE !

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 2 c flour
• 1-1/2 c sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp allspice, ground
• 1/2 c vegetable oil
• 2 c applesauce
• 2 medium eggs...slightly beaten
• 1 c raisins.....plump them in warm water,drain and use. .(add these last, after everything else is mixed)
• ...........frosting.......
• 8 oz cream cheese ...softened
• 4 Tbsp butter, softened
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 c confections sugar
• 1/3 c milk
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
• walnuts are an option...your choice

Preparation

Step 1

Gather your spices and the other ingredients together.
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and baking soda.
Then add the cocoa,cinnamon,salt,nutmeg and allspice.
Mix well.
THE A & P Original SPANISH BAR CAKE ! direction step 2
2 Next add the vegetable oil,applesauce,and the beaten eggs.
When all of the above is mixed,
Add the plumped raisins.
Put in a greased and floured 9x13 cake pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30to35 minutes
In a pre-heated oven.
THE A & P Original SPANISH BAR CAKE ! direction step 3
3 FROSTING:
Mix the cream cheese,butter,vanilla,
confectioners sugar, milk and
lemon juice together.
Spread on the cake
****YOUR OPTION:
To make a layer cake, just like the original Spanish Bar Cake (see main foto) cut the cake into 2 pieces, then spread the frosting between the layers and on the top.
Step back in time and enjoy this great cake!