Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
105 min.
16
472kcal

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Craving a slice of fall perfection? Look no further than these incredibly moist and flavorful Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting! Imagine biting into a soft, spiced pumpkin cake, perfectly complemented by a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting - pure autumnal bliss in every bite. These bars aren't just delicious; they're incredibly easy to make, perfect for a cozy weekend baking project or a delightful addition to your holiday dessert table.

What makes these pumpkin bars stand out? It's the perfect balance of warm spices, the richness of the pumpkin puree, and the satisfyingly smooth texture of the cake. We're talking seriously addictive stuff! And let's not forget that decadent cream cheese frosting, a creamy cloud of goodness that elevates the entire experience. Trust me, your friends and family will be begging for the recipe.

These bars are versatile too! Enjoy them as a satisfying snack with your afternoon coffee, serve them as an elegant appetizer at your next gathering, or cut them into smaller squares for easy dessert snacking. Ready in just over an hour, including baking and cooling time, you'll have a tray of these irresistible treats ready to devour. Let's get baking and bring the taste of fall right into your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup butter softened
  • 15 ounce pumpkin puree canned
  • cups confectioners' sugar 
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • cup vegetable oil 
  • cups sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
  2. Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer until foamy; add white sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin. Beat on medium speed until incorporated, 2 minutes.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Beat flour mixture into egg mixture on low speed until just combined, 1 minute.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth.
  7. Spread frosting evenly over cooled pumpkin cake; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories472kcal
Protein3.56%
Fat38.2%
Carbs58.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.94
Glycemic Load
26.42
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
9.7591304934543%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:472.34kcal
23.62%
Fat:20.46g
31.48%
Saturated Fat:10.98g
68.62%
Carbohydrates:70.19g
23.4%
Net Carbohydrates:68.86g
25.04%
Sugar:55.86g
62.07%
Cholesterol:85.74mg
28.58%
Sodium:384.32mg
16.71%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:4.3g
8.59%
Vitamin A:4741.33IU
94.83%
Selenium:10.48µg
14.97%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.19%
Vitamin K:10.71µg
10.2%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.91%
Folate:38.67µg
9.67%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.17%
Iron:1.41mg
7.85%
Phosphorus:77.67mg
7.77%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.24%
Calcium:65.13mg
6.51%
Fiber:1.33g
5.31%
Vitamin B3:1.05mg
5.26%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.41%
Copper:0.07mg
3.33%
Potassium:111.8mg
3.19%
Magnesium:12.78mg
3.19%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.61%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.55%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.47%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Vitamin C:1.13mg
1.36%
Source:Allrecipes