5.0 from 21 votes
Pumpkin Bars
These Pumpkin Bars are super moist and tender, with the perfect balance of spiced pumpkin flavor. Topped with cream cheese frosting!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 435 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar 300g
- 1 cup vegetable oil 250ml
- 4 eggs
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree 400g
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g plain flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the cream cheese frosting:
- ½ cup butter softened (115g)
- 8 oz cream cheese softened (225g)
- 2 cups powdered sugar 250g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add the sugar, oil, eggs, and pumpkin puree to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides when necessary.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt into the mixing bowl. Mix gently on low speed or by hand with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly to the edges. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden, risen and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
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For the cream cheese frosting:
- Mix the cream and butter: Add the butter to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until soft. Add the cream cheese and beat again for a few minutes until soft and smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting onto the completely cooled pumpkin cake and cut them into bars.
Nutrition Information
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
249mg
(10%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
4564IU
(91%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 4564IU | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.