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Plate of freshly baked pumpkin bars frosted with cream cheese icing

Proven way to grow amazing 3 Pumpkin Bars

These pumpkin bars are a delightful and easy-to-make treat, perfect for any occasion. With a soft, moist texture and a hint of spice, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bar Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer (optional)
  • wire rack

Method
 

Pumpkin Bar Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean; let cool completely on a wire rack.
Cream Cheese Frosting Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Once the pumpkin bars are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top, then cut into bars and serve.

Notes

Ensure pumpkin puree is 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling. For a spiced frosting, add a pinch of cinnamon to the cream cheese frosting.