My Grandma's Pumpkin Bars

Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of fall with My Grandma's Pumpkin Bars, a timeless dessert that combines a perfectly spiced pumpkin cake base with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-make recipe captures the warm essence of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, balanced by the natural sweetness of pure pumpkin puree. These moist, tender bars are baked to perfection in just 30 minutes and topped with a velvety frosting made from cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a simple after-dinner treat, these pumpkin bars are a delicious way to celebrate the season. Plus, they're easy to slice into 24 servings, making them ideal for sharing. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1.75 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Beat on medium speed until well combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the sugar and oil mixture, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Mix in the pumpkin puree until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.

Step 9

While the bars are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until fully incorporated. Then, add the vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until the frosting is fluffy.

Step 11

Once the pumpkin bars are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Step 12

Cut the bars into 24 pieces and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1652.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6923.8

Total Fat 406.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 145.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g
Cholesterol 1253.4mg	0%
Sodium 3207.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 799.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 595.8g
Protein 66.1g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 461.4mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 888.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 44.9%