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
Scale
- 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