Description
Deliciously moist pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any fall occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars and slice to serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add toasted pecans or chocolate chips. Frosting can be topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon or caramel drizzle for added flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg