THE REAL SPANISH BAR CAKE

The Real Spanish Bar Cake image

Provided by Gail Herbest

Categories Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 1/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 c brown sugar
3/4 c white sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
4 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp allspice
2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ginger
1/2 c canola or vegetable oil
1/4 c melted butter
1 c applesauce
1 c sour cream
2 medium eggs
1 1/2-2 c raisins, soaked in warm water about 5 minutes to plump
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
8 oz cream cheese softened
4 Tbsp soft butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 plus c powdered sugar
1/3 c milk (use only if you need to)
1 Tbsp lemon juuice

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F Prepare a 9x13 in.pan by spraying with non stick spray
2. In a large bowl, whisk all the dry ingredients together.
3. add oil,melted butter, applesauce, sour cream and eggs mix well and then add in the raisins, stir to combine
4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until done when tested with a toothpick. Let cake cool completely before frosting.
5. frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting (or butter cream can be used)
6. For cream cheese frosting- Mix all ingredients beating well adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed to make it smooth and easy to spread