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Spiced pumpkin bar

Spiced Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft, moist, and perfectly spiced pumpkin bars topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. A classic fall dessert that's incredibly easy to make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bars
  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 15 ounces pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
  4. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the pumpkin mixture and beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth.
  10. Gradually beat in the sifted powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  11. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars.
  12. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Store leftover pumpkin bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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