A&P Spanish Bar

For the Cake:
2 cups water

¾ cup raisins

½ cup vegetable oil

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp fine salt

1 large egg, lightly beaten

¾ cup walnuts, very finely chopped (optional)

For the Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2¼ cups powdered sugar

¼ tsp fine salt

Instructions:

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