SPICE CAKE BARS

Spice Cake Bars image

Whenever I went to Grandmother's, she served these flavorful bars, topped with creamy frosting. Today, I do the same for our grandchildren, who like the little treats just as much.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup hot water
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in molasses and water until blended. Combine the flour, ginger, allspice, baking soda and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening, butter and lemon juice until smooth. Beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Frost bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.