Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
This recipe uses eggs, sugar, canola oil, and pumpkin puree as the wet ingredients, paired with flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt for the dry mix. The batter is beaten until fluffy, then baked in a greased rectangular pan until just set. Once cooled, the bars are topped with a frosting made by creaming softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla, then gradually adding powdered sugar and cinnamon to combine. The resulting bars have a moist texture with a spiced flavor from the pumpkin and cinnamon, complemented by the smooth, creamy frosting.
They can be served as a dessert or snack, with the option to store them chilled to keep the frosting stable. The bars can also be baked ahead and frosted just before serving, retaining freshness and flavor. Storing properly in an airtight container prevents drying and maintains texture.
The pumpkin's natural moisture and spice in the batter create a soft crumb that contrasts with the rich frosting, making these bars a seasonal treat suited for autumn or any occasion where a spiced dessert is desired.
Ingredients
- 4 egg
- 1 ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 10x15 inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until light and fluffy. Mix in dry ingredients until combined. Spread into prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they test done. Cool.
- For the frosting cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth in mixing bowl. Gradually add in powdered sugar and cinnamon while mixing. Spread over cooled bars.
- Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Store frosted bars in the refrigerator to keep the cream cheese frosting stable.
- Bars can be baked a day ahead; keep them wrapped tightly at room temperature and frost before serving.
- Leftover bars keep well in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 3560IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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