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Description
These pumpkin bars are soft, spiced, and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. They are a classic fall dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15×10-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the pumpkin bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
- To make the cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth and light. Continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once the pumpkin bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for a smooth frosting.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars tender.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg