Description
Delicious and moist pumpkin bars topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. A perfect fall dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Once the pumpkin bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- For a stronger pumpkin flavor, you can add an extra teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the batter.
- Ensure your cream cheese and butter are fully softened for a smooth frosting.
- If you prefer a thicker frosting, use less milk.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approximately 250-300
- Sugar: Approximately 25-30g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-35g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg
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