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Quick Recipe Ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

quick recipe ideas : Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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These pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting are perfect for a quick dessert fix!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix until 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. Let cool completely before frosting.
  8. To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Spread frosting over cooled pumpkin bars and cut into squares.

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ginger or cloves.
  • Allow the bars to chill for several hours in the refrigerator for best flavor.

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