THE A & P Original SPANISH BAR CAKE !

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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!