Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting - A Delicious Fall Treat!
Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for fall? Look no further than these amazing Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting! This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it's a great way to celebrate the season.
Ingredients (serves 12):
For the bars:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the bars are baking, make the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
8. Once the bars are done baking, let them cool completely in the pan before frosting them.
9. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the bars.
10. Cut the bars into squares and serve.
These Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect fall dessert. They're moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting adds the perfect touch of sweetness. The bars are easy to make and can be served as a dessert or a snack. Enjoy!
Type of dish: Dessert bars
Main ingredients: Pumpkin puree, cream cheese, powdered sugar
