A&P Spanish Bar Recipe

For the Cake:

• 2 cups water

• 3/4 cup raisins

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 3/4 cup walnuts, very finely chopped (optional)

For the Frosting:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

Instructions:

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