Best The A P Original Spanish Bar Cake Recipes

A & P Spanish Bar Cake image

Provided by mandabears

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 13x9 cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

18 1/4 ounces yellow cake mix
1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon grated dry orange rind
3 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar or 1 container cream cheese frosting
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon grated dry orange rind

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Blend apple pie filling, eggs, apple pie spice and cloves until smooth.
Place in large bowl.
Add cake mix.
Beat for 4 minutes.
Stir in nuts and raisins.
Pour into a 13 x 9 pan that has been greased and floured or sprayed with Baker's Joy.
Bake for 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out dry.
Cool on rack.
Frost when cool using either of the above recipes.
Or dust with confectioners sugar.
Frosting: For either method: Combine all ingredients.
Beat until creamy and spreadable consistency.

Spanish Bar Cake image

Provided by Steve P.

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup oil
2 cups applesauce
2 eggs
1 cup raisins
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or 1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

Mix first 8 ingredients together in an electric mixer; mix well.
Add next 3 ingredients.
Raisins should be added last.
Bake at 350°F in 9x13 inch pan for 30-35 minutes; tube pan 40-45 minutes.
Cool thoroughly and frost if desired.
For Frosting:Combine frosting ingredients in bowl.
Beat well, adding more milk or confectioners' sugar to make it smooth and easy to spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.2, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 713.2, Carbohydrate 128.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 86.2, Protein 7.7

A&p Spanish Cake image

Provided by mycatskillscabin DeS

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 34

1/4 cup soft butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
3/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3/8 teaspoon salt
3/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3/8 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup cut up moist-pack dried prune
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar
4 cups water
2 cups raisins
1 cup shortening
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar together.
Add egg; beat until light and fluffy.
Sift together flour, spices, and baking powder and soda.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Turn into greased 8 inch square pan.
Bake@ 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Cool in pan 5 minutes, then turn onto rack to cool thoroughly.
Cut into 3 strips.
Spread cream cheese frosting between layers and on top of cake.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING------------------------
Beat cream cheese with lemon peel, lemon juice, vanilla, salt until light and fluffy.
Beat in enough powdered sugar to make spreading consistency about 2 cups.
Spanish Bar Cake#2--------------.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175degrees C).
Lightly grease one 13x9 inch cake pan.
Cook raisins and water for 10 minutes over medium heat.
Stir in the shortening.
Remove from heat and let mixture cool.
Combine flour, salt, baking soda,ground cloves, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and salt.
Add flour mixture to the cooled raisin mixture and blend well.
Stir in the beaten eggs.
Add the chopped nuts (if desired).
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175degrees C) for 35 minutes.
Makes 1-9x13 inch cake.

THE A & P Original SPANISH BAR CAKE ! image

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

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

Steps:

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.
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.
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!