Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Bars topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for seasonal gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in pumpkin purée.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost Bars: Spread frosting over cooled bars. Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can sprinkle chopped pecans or cinnamon over the frosting for extra flavor.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
