A P Spanish Bar Cake

Rediscover nostalgia with this classic A&P Spanish Bar Cake, a spiced sheet cake brimming with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Infused with tender raisins soaked in hot water for a delightful chew and subtly sweetened with applesauce, this cake strikes the perfect balance between moist and flavorful. Topped with a lusciously creamy butter and vanilla frosting, it’s a crowd-pleaser that's easy to prepare in just 45 minutes. Ideal for holiday gatherings or weekday indulgences, this nostalgic dessert channels vintage charm while delivering timeless deliciousness. Perfect for sharing, it yields 12 generous servings of pure comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Hot water
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a heatproof bowl, combine the raisins and hot water. Let them soak while you prepare the batter to plump them up.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

Step 4

Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and applesauce to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

Step 5

Drain the raisins and fold them into the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting.

Step 9

To make the frosting, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.

Step 10

Add the vanilla extract and milk, and beat until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.

Step 11

Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Step 12

Slice into bars and serve. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1666.7 grams (1666.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5199

Total Fat 164.20g	211%
Saturated Fat 44.60g	223%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.80g
Cholesterol 506mg	169%
Sodium 4249mg	185%
Total Carbohydrate 925.10g	336%
Dietary Fiber 18.20g	65%
Total Sugars 706.00g
Protein 44.70g	89%

Vitamin D 104IU	520%
Calcium 415mg	32%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 2053mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.6%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 69.1%