Raisin Cake Bars: The Old-Fashioned, Spiced Dessert That Tastes Like Grandma’s Kitchen!

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need (Simple & Wholesome!)
For the Bars:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk (or DIY: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
1½ cups raisins (golden or dark)
For the Glaze (Optional):

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk or buttermilk
½ tsp vanilla extract
🌿 Dairy-free? Use plant-based butter + almond milk + vinegar for buttermilk substitute.

🕒 Step-by-Step Instructions (Foolproof & Fragrant!)
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