Boiled Spice Cake Bars

Introduce your taste buds to the warm, nostalgic flavors of Boiled Spice Cake Bars—an irresistibly moist treat that combines the simplicity of old-fashioned baking with the boldness of aromatic spices. In this recipe, a unique boiling method melds sugar, butter, and raisins into a deeply flavorful base, enhanced by the rich warmth of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Baked to perfection in just 30 minutes, these tender cake bars feature a soft crumb and are lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a delicate finish. Ideal for cozy gatherings or as an afternoon snack, these spice-infused bars are a fuss-free dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Perfectly portioned into 16 servings, they’re the ultimate comfort food for autumn and holiday cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Raisins
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, water, and raisins. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, then remove it from the heat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

Step 4

Once the wet mixture has cooled, add it to the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.

Step 5

In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add them along with the vanilla extract to the batter. Mix until everything is well incorporated, but avoid overmixing.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

Once cooled, lift the cake out of the pan using the parchment paper edges. Cut it into 16 bars.

Step 10

Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your Boiled Spice Cake Bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	785.5 grams (785.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2747

Total Fat 60.80g	78%
Saturated Fat 31.70g	159%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 496mg	165%
Sodium 2638mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 527.80g	192%
Dietary Fiber 14.40g	51%
Total Sugars 320.80g
Protein 43.20g	86%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 210mg	16%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 1623mg	35%

*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: 19.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 74.6%