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Moist, soft, and fluffy—these pumpkin dessert bars bake in a single-layer jellyroll pan or rimmed sheet pan. Made with canned pumpkin puree, these home-baked pumpkin bars are the perfect festive fall dessert. Top with a generous layer of homemade cream cheese frosting, and enjoy! Recipe yields 24 bars.
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Ingredients
Pumpkin Bars
- 2 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 4 4 eggs room temperature
- 1 ⅔ 1 ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1 15 oz can 100% Pumpkin Puree not pie filling!
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 12 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 2 Tablespoons heavy cream half-and-half, or milk
- 6 6 cups powdered sugar
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Instructions
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat together eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin puree for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
- Add the dried ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix together until just fully combined.
- Spread batter in an ungreased or parchment-lined jelly roll pan (approx. 12x17 inches). Bake for 20-25 minutes (adjust if your pan is a different size; shorter for a larger half-sheet pan, or less time if it is a 10x15 pan). The edges will begin to turn slightly golden brown and a toothpick should come out clean. The internal temperature should be around 190°F. Cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together room temperature cream cheese and butter on medium speed. Add the vanilla, and cream (or milk) and mix to combine.
- Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing between each addition, until all cups are added and the frosting is smooth. If you prefer a less sweet frosting, only add 1 tablespoon of cream and try 4 cups of powdered sugar.
- Spread the frosting evenly on cooled pumpkin bars. Cut them directly from the pan as you would sheet cake for best results, using a serrated knife if possible. Remove using a small dessert bar spatula.
- Store the bars covered, at room temperature, for the first day, then transfer to the fridge for longer storage.
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Notes
- Frosting: If you prefer a less sweet frosting, reduce the amount of powdered sugar to 4 cups, and start with only 1 TBSP of cream/milk.
- Ungreased Pan: The bars generally do not stick to the pans due to their moist nature from the oil. However, you can lightly grease the pan or line it with parchment paper as desired.
- Serving Size: The serving size of this recipe depends on how you cut it, but be forewarned, it does make a lot! It can be sliced into 24 large bars (more like cake slices), 36 medium bars, or 48 small bars to serve a larger crowd.
Freezing: To freeze this recipe, wrap the unfrosted bars in plastic wrap and foil, sealing them well to prevent freezer burn. For best results, freeze the frosting separately in a container.
To thaw, place the frosting in the fridge overnight; you may want to refresh it in a mixer when ready to use. Thaw the bars at room temperature or in the refrigerator, and frost when ready.
- To thaw, place the frosting in the fridge overnight; you may want to refresh it in a mixer when ready to use. Thaw the bars at room temperature or in the refrigerator, and frost when ready.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1large bar
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
367IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24large bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1large bar | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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