Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
These pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are a delicious fall dessert, combining moist pumpkin spice bars with a rich, tangy cream cheese topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat at home, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create the ultimate autumn indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
- Spread frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
- These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg