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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Magic

Enjoy these Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, a spiced treat perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Bars

  • 1 cup granulated sugar adds sweetness and moisture
  • 1 cup brown sugar brings a deeper flavor
  • 1 cup vegetable oil keeps bars moist
  • 4 large eggs acts as a binder
  • 2 cups pumpkin purée the star ingredient
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour forms the base
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder helps the bars rise
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda adds lift
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon brings warmth
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg adds an aromatic note
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves introduces warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger rounds out the spice

For the Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese provides a creamy base
  • ½ cup butter adds richness
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sweetens the frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each. Fold in pumpkin purée until well combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices together.
  • Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled bars, then cut into squares to serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Frosted bars can be frozen, but frost after thawing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Autumn Treat, baking, cream cheese frosting, dessert, holiday, Pumpkin Bars
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