Pumpkin Bars

These irresistibly moist Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate fall dessert, combining warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves with the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree. Perfectly balanced with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these easy-to-make bars are baked in just 30 minutes, making them a crowd-pleasing treat for any gathering. The recipe uses simple pantry staples and yields 24 servings, making it ideal for sharing at holiday celebrations or cozy family nights. Whether you’re indulging in these spiced pumpkin squares with a mug of cider or serving them as a dessert centerpiece, their soft, cake-like texture and rich frosting will have everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

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
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and vegetable oil until well combined and light. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 4

Stir in the pumpkin puree until smooth.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

While the pumpkin bars are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

Step 10

Allow the pumpkin bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Step 11

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2003.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6954.5

Total Fat 419.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 148.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 137.7g
Cholesterol 1261.9mg	0%
Sodium 4439.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 783.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 557.8g
Protein 69.3g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 570.5mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 1689.4mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 43.6%