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Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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These moist Pumpkin Bars are spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings, this easy recipe uses canned pumpkin puree and simple pantry ingredients to create a rich, flavorful dessert. Enjoy the warm spices and creamy frosting in every bite!

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Bars:

  • 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for a richer taste)
  • 1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat together vegetable oil (or melted butter) and sugar until smooth.
  • Add the canned pumpkin puree and eggs, mixing until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt (if using). Mix until creamy.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars and cut into squares.

Notes

  • For a fluffier texture, you can substitute part of the vegetable oil with melted butter.
  • Make sure the bars are completely cooled before applying the frosting to prevent it from melting.

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