Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Bars topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any autumn gathering or as a sweet treat for yourself!
Ingredients
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For the bars:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar gradually until fluffy.
- Frost and serve: Spread frosting over cooled bars, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by adding 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves to the batter.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
