Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting: Easy Fall Delight
These delicious pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting are the perfect fall treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, and oil until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the bars cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth, then spread over cooled bars.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add ginger or cloves.
- These bars can be made a day in advance for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Bars, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Desserts