Description
Deliciously moist pumpkin bars topped with rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings or a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 15 oz canned pumpkin purée (1 can)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (1½ sticks)
- melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the pumpkin purée and melted butter, and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and gradually mix in the powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the bars have cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, top with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Bars, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, Pumpkin Recipe, Fall Dessert