Description
Delicious pumpkin bars topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 16 oz pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin puree, sugar, and oil until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Once the bars are cool, spread frosting evenly over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
For best results, use pure pumpkin puree, and let the bars cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pumpkin, dessert, bars, fall treats, cream cheese frosting