Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delicious fall dessert. Made with canned pumpkin, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, these bars are soft, moist, and flavorful. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy dessert at home. This recipe features pumpkin, cream cheese, and pantry staples, making it simple yet indulgent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store leftover pumpkin bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Ensure the bars are fully cooled before applying the frosting to avoid melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg