Pumpkin Bars
A true fall classic, these Pumpkin Bars can nevertheless be enjoyed all year round—fluffy cake topped with a tangy cream-cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (15 oz.) can pure pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 oz. cream cheese softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended.
- Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter, and vanilla extract in a bowl until creamy. Add milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Once the bars are cool, spread the frosting over the top. Cut into squares and serve. Keep any leftovers refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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