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!

Rayray Long
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the orange glaze on top. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Precious Butler
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I've made this cake several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Sogarlens Merveille
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover oranges. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ujwal Raut Kshetree
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. It was so moist and flavorful.


Ngozi Ufuoma
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the orange glaze on top. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Destiny Bennett
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I've made this cake several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Shem Kiprono
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover oranges. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.


Syed zain naqvi
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.


seamus dude
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This cake is so delicious! The combination of orange and almond flavors is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Danial dani
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfectly, and my family loved it.


UNIKE HRM
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.