Boiled Spice Cake Bars
Introduce your taste buds to the warm, nostalgic flavors of Boiled Spice Cake Bars—an irresistibly moist treat that combines the simplicity of old-fashioned baking with the boldness of aromatic spices. In this recipe, a unique boiling method melds sugar, butter, and raisins into a deeply flavorful base, enhanced by the rich warmth of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Baked to perfection in just 30 minutes, these tender cake bars feature a soft crumb and are lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a delicate finish. Ideal for cozy gatherings or as an afternoon snack, these spice-infused bars are a fuss-free dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Perfectly portioned into 16 servings, they’re the ultimate comfort food for autumn and holiday cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Raisins
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, water, and raisins. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, then remove it from the heat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Once the wet mixture has cooled, add it to the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add them along with the vanilla extract to the batter. Mix until everything is well incorporated, but avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the cake out of the pan using the parchment paper edges. Cut it into 16 bars.
Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your Boiled Spice Cake Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.8 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 527.8 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 320.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1622 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
