the a & p original spanish bar cake !
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 years ago. It is loaded with raisins, spices, walnuts etc.Now I would like to share this famous cake with you.I remember going to the A&P in the early 40s for mom. When all the food & owner was behind the counter. He would take our order and even and even bag it!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
Family & guests
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1-1/2 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice, ground
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups applesauce
- 2 medium eggs...slightly beaten
- 1 cup raisins.....plump them in warm water,drain and use. .(add these last, after everything else is mixed)
- - ...........frosting.......
- 8 ounces cream cheese ...softened
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cup confections sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
- - walnuts are an option...your choice
How To Make the a & p original spanish bar cake !
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Step 1Gather 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. -
Step 2Next 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.
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Step 3FROSTING: 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!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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