Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cup(s) flour
  • 1-1/2 cup(s) sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon(s) cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon(s) allspice, ground
  • 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil
  • 2 cup(s) applesauce
  • 2 medium eggs...slightly beaten
  • 1 cup(s) raisins.....plump them in warm water,drain and use. .(add these last, after everything else is mixed)
  • - ...........frosting.......
  • 8 ounce(s) cream cheese ...softened
  • 4 tablespoon(s) butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cup(s) confections sugar
  • 1/3 cup(s) milk
  • 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, fresh
  • - walnuts are an option...your choice

Instruction

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!