Quick Recipe Ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These delicious pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting are the perfect indulgence 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
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add in the eggs and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the bars are cool, spread the frosting over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- These pumpkin bars can be served warm or chilled.
- Top with chopped nuts for an added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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