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Quick Recipe Ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

quick recipe ideas : Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delve into these delicious pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for quick recipe ideas that impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and blend until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. While baking, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  8. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
  9. Once the bars are cool, spread the cream cheese frosting on top.

Notes

  • These bars can be served chilled or at room temperature.
  • For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts.

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