A&p; Spanish Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Moist and flavorful A&P Spanish Cake
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Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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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 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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
473
Sugar
38g
Fat
24g
A&P Spanish cake is a classic recipe that first appeared in the pages of the A&P supermarket newsletter in the 1950s. This cake is a combination of dried fruits, spices, and nuts, making it a great treat for special occasions such as Christmas or Thanksgiving. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy sweetness to the cake and makes it even more decadent.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
3.In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add the egg and mix well.
4.Sift together the flour, cloves, salt, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda.
5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix well.
6.Fold in the cut-up dried prunes, chopped walnuts, and golden raisins.
7.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
9.For the frosting, combine the softened cream cheese, lemon rind, lemon juice, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Spread the frosting on the cooled cake and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

PROS

A&P Spanish cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich blend of spices and dried fruits.

The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy sweetness to the cake.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and fat, and may not be suitable for those on a low-calorie or low-fat diet.

The dried fruit may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While A&P Spanish cake is not particularly healthy, the dried fruits in the recipe provide valuable nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The spices in the cake such as cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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