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:
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 ⅔ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients:
½ cup butter, softened
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, white sugar, and vegetable oil. Whisk in the eggs until well mixed.
Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl and mix until combined.
Pour the batter into a greased 13×9 inch baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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.
Once the bars are cooled, spread the frosting generously on top.
Notes
Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor, or ensure the canned pumpkin is 100% pure.
Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to prevent mushiness.
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