A & P Spanish Bar Cake 🍰
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the nostalgia of this delightful A & P Spanish Bar Cake, a recipe that brings back memories of cozy evenings and sweet treats. With a perfect blend of spices, fruits, and nuts, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household, just like it was for Peter Pan!
Recipe Category:
Dessert 🍨
Keywords:
Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours ⏳
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 18 1/4 oz | Cake mix |
| 1 | Apple pie filling |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Apple pie spice |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 1 cup | Raisins |
| 1 cup | Walnuts |
| 1 pkg | Cream cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Dark corn syrup |
| 1/3 cup | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground cloves |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare a 13 x 9-inch baking pan by greasing and flouring it, or you can use a baking spray like Baker’s Joy.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the apple pie filling, eggs, apple pie spice, and ground cloves. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
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Combine with Cake Mix: Transfer the blended mixture into a large bowl. Add the cake mix to the bowl and beat the mixture for about 4 minutes, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
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Add Nuts and Raisins: Stir in the walnuts and raisins until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack.
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Frosting Options:
- Cream Cheese Frosting: Prepare the frosting by combining the cream cheese, butter, dark corn syrup, and ground cloves. Beat the ingredients together until you achieve a creamy and spreadable consistency. Frost the cake once it has cooled.
- Confectioners’ Sugar Dusting: Alternatively, you can dust the cooled cake with confectioners’ sugar for a simpler finish.
Enjoy the delicious A & P Spanish Bar Cake with a cup of coffee or tea, and let the sweet flavors transport you to fond memories and moments of joy! 🥮✨
