Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these moist pumpkin bars topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars combine the rich taste of pumpkin with a hint of spice, creating a delightful treat that everyone will love. Easy to make and even easier to share, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
For added spice, consider mixing in walnuts or pecans. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar (62g) | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Unsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g