Best 3 A P Spanish Bar Cake Recipes

When you want to satisfy your sweet cravings with a delectable dessert, consider embarking on a culinary journey to explore the enchanting flavors of a Spanish bar cake. Also known as "tarta de queso", this captivating creation blends the essence of a cheesecake with the rustic charm of a traditional cake. This article will guide you through the realm of Spanish bar cake recipes, unveiling the secrets to crafting this delectable treat in the comfort of your own kitchen. Let's embark on an adventure to discover the best recipe that suits your taste preferences and unleashes the magic of Spanish bar cake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

A&P SPANISH CAKE

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Make and share this A&p Spanish Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mycatskillscabin DeS

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 34

Ingredients

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.

SPANISH BAR CAKE

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Moist and tasty spice cake. Reminds me of the ones A&P grocery stores made when I was a child :)

Provided by Steve P.

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

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'S SPANISH BAR CAKE

A&P's Spanish Bar Cake image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 units spice cake mix
1 units cake mix
6 units eggs
0.75 cups vegetable oil
2.5 cups water
0.25 cups molasses
1 cups raisins
1 units frosting mix

Steps:

Grease bottom of pans. Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients except raisins with electric mixer. Spoon in drained raisins.
Pour in pans and bake 29-34 minutes.
Cool and frost with your choice of frosting. I recommend cream cheese or butter cream although powder sugar sprinkled on works as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients for more accurate results.
If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the almonds by hand.
Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

Spanish Bar Cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb, crunchy almond topping, and sweet cinnamon syrup, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you serve it as a simple snack, an elegant dessert, or a special treat, Spanish Bar Cake is sure to impress.