Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fall brings cozy flavors and warm spices that make our kitchens smell amazing. This Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting captures all the best autumn tastes in one perfect dessert.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease baking pan well.
- Mix flour, spices, baking soda, salt.
- Beat eggs and sugar together.
- Add pumpkin puree and oil.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat cream cheese and butter.
- Add powdered sugar gradually.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Spread frosting on cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing
- Don't overmix batter to keep bars tender
- Test doneness with toothpick in center
- Cool bars completely before adding frosting
- Store covered in refrigerator for freshness