Quick Recipe Ideas: Indulge in Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Discover delicious pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, and oil until well combined.
- Stir in the eggs until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars and cut into squares.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the frosting.
- Store in an airtight container for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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