A & P Spanish Bar Cake Recipe

Name: A & P Spanish Bar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups raisins; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, beaten; buttercream frosting (optional)

Servings: persons

4 cups water
2 cups raisins
1 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
buttercream frosting (optional)

1
Heat the oven to 350u00b0F
2
Grease and flour two 13- by 9-inch baking pans. Set aside.
3
Combine the water and raisins in a saucepan, heat to boiling and simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Add the shortening, then allow the mixture to cool.
5
Meanwhile, into a bowl, sift the sugar, soda, flour, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt.
6
Add the cooled raisin mixture, then blend well.
7
Add the eggs and stir well.
8
Turn into the prepared pans and bake for 35 minutes.
9
Let cool completely on wire racks.
10
If desired, ice with Buttercream Frosting.

898

kcal

Calories

Fat

193

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 2 cups raisins, 1 cup vegetable shortening, 2 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, A & P Spanish Bar Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

A & P Spanish Bar Cake

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