Description
Moist and spiced pumpkin bars topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. A professional-grade autumn dessert that is easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 2 hours.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled bars and chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American