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Plate of freshly baked pumpkin bars frosted with cream cheese icing

Proven way to grow amazing 3 Pumpkin Bars

These pumpkin bars are incredibly moist and flavorful, perfect for a fall treat. The cream cheese frosting adds a delightful tang that complements the spiced pumpkin cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bars
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • wire rack

Method
 

Pumpkin Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil; beat until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth; then stir in the vanilla extract and milk until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
  3. Once the pumpkin bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over them.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg over the frosting before serving.