Easy Pumpkin Bars
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Easy Pumpkin Bars
Description
Easy Pumpkin Bars combine the moisture of pumpkin puree with blends of warm spices such as pumpkin pie spice to create a soft, tender cake base. The batter includes all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda for structure and rise, with eggs and vegetable oil providing richness and moisture.
The bars are baked in a large pan at 350°F until set and lightly golden, then cooled completely before frosting. The cream cheese frosting is whipped until creamy and smooth, flavored with vanilla and sweetened with powdered sugar to balance the spices in the cake. It spreads easily and adds a creamy richness to each bar.
This recipe suits serving at seasonal events, casual dessert occasions, or simply when pumpkin flavor is desired in an easy-to-cut form. The bars deliver a moist interior with soft crumb and spiced flavor throughout.
To store, keep the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for longer storage up to six months. Thaw frozen bars in the refrigerator to preserve texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 egg
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup butter (unsalted) softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar or as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spice, and salt in a bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Pour into an ungreased 10x15" baking pan and bake 25-30 minutes.
- Cool completely and frost with cream cheese frosting or top each serving with whipped cream.
Frosting
- Beat butter and cream cheese with a mixer 2 to 3 minutes until creamy.
- Add vanilla and 3 cups powdered sugar beating until fluffy. Continue adding powdered sugar to get desired consistency.
Notes
- Store pumpkin bars refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Pumpkin bars freeze well; keep in freezer-safe containers for up to 6 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 3651IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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