THE A & P ORIGINAL SPANISH BAR CAKE !

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Do you remember? The A&P grocery store and the famous SPANISH BAR CAKE? The Great American Tea Co. was founded in 1859. Later the name changed to A&P. In 1937 A&P published The Womans Day magazine! From 1972to1974, 800 hundred stores were closed Then in 1979 A&P was sold. If you miss the cake here it is. I have baked this cake...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Other Snacks

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!

Naomi Leach
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This is a great recipe. I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Ty Davis
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This cake is moist and delicious. Highly recommend!


Emmanuel Uchenna
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Dhfj Gifu
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This is the best gluten free cake I have ever eaten.


Maxwell Chinedum Nnadozie (MAXWELL.C.N)
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I iced mine with cream cheese and it was wonderful


Hamdam Madiyarov
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A keeper!


Sharjeel
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This is a great cake recipe. I have made it twice now and both times it was a huge success.


Rakib Ahmed
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This cake was a big hit at our party last night.


Brent Larsen
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I've made this several times and its always delicious. Very moist and flavorful!


Alero Nwandu
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Absolutely the best Almond Cake!!  I baked this for my neighbors and they all loved it.


Pream Bk
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This is an absolutely delicious cake!


Dan Majoni
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Very good cake, have made it several time


Samz Vai Ctg
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Will make this cake again and again!!  So moist, and the flavor can't be beat!


Md Abu Bokkor
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This was an excellent cake.  I used granulated splenda instead of sugar, and this turned out great!