Irresistible Old Fashioned Pumpkin Bars Topped with Cream Cheese Frosting
Deliciously spiced pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Bars
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine!
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Once the bars are out of the oven, allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve!
Notes
Pumpkin puree is key for texture. Adjust spices to your liking.