Description
Indulge in the perfect autumn treat with Paul’s Pumpkin Bars! These bars combine warm spices, creamy pumpkin, and a luscious cream cheese frosting. They’re an easy-to-make dessert that brings the flavors of fall to life, making them ideal for family gatherings and festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients:
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1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
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1 ⅔ cups white sugar
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1 cup vegetable oil
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4 large eggs
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients:
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½ cup butter, softened
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1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, white sugar, and vegetable oil. Whisk in the eggs until well mixed.
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Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl and mix until combined.
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Pour the batter into a greased 13×9 inch baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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While the bars cool, prepare the frosting: beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract and sifted confectioners’ sugar until fluffy.
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Once the bars are cooled, spread the frosting generously on top.
Notes
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Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor, or ensure the canned pumpkin is 100% pure.
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Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to prevent mushiness.
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For a special twist, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: pumpkin, fall, dessert, bars, cake, cream cheese frosting, autumn