Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting! Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these moist and tender bars are made with real pumpkin puree for a rich and authentic taste. Topped with velvety cream cheese frosting, this dessert is a crowd-pleasing treat that’s ideal for holidays, potlucks, or just because. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and simple pantry ingredients, these pumpkin bars are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and watch them disappear in no time!

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
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 can Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 4 Large eggs
• 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin puree. Mix until smooth and well-combined.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition, until the frosting is thick and spreadable.

Step 11

Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 12

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

Step 13

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2002.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6889.9

Total Fat 408.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 144.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g
Cholesterol 1253.4mg	0%
Sodium 4399.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 791.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 558.1g
Protein 70.9g	0%

Vitamin D 218.3IU	0%
Calcium 585.8mg	0%
Iron 21.6mg	0%
Potassium 2589.4mg	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: 51.6%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 44.5%