Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delightful pumpkin bars, featuring a rich and spiced pumpkin flavor topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights, these bars are not just a treat but an experience that celebrates the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg