Description
Delicious and moist pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (15 oz) can 100% pumpkin puree (not pie filling!)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (half-and-half, or milk)
- 6 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat together eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin puree for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
- Add the dried ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix together until just fully combined.
- Spread batter in an ungreased or parchment-lined jelly roll pan (approx. 12×17 inches). Bake for 20-25 minutes (adjust if your pan is a different size; shorter for a larger half-sheet pan, or less time if it is a 10×15 pan). The edges will begin to turn slightly golden brown and a toothpick should come out clean. The internal temperature should be around 190°F. Cool completely before frosting.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together room temperature cream cheese and butter on medium speed. Add the vanilla, and cream (or milk) and mix to combine.
- Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing between each addition, until all cups are added and the frosting is smooth. If you prefer a less sweet frosting, only add 1 tablespoon of cream and try 4 cups of powdered sugar.
- Spread the frosting evenly on cooled pumpkin bars. Cut them directly from the pan as you would sheet cake for best results, using a serrated knife if possible. Remove using a small dessert bar spatula.
- Store the bars covered, at room temperature, for the first day, then transfer to the fridge for longer storage.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Frosting can be adjusted for sweetness based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg