Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
These pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting combine warm spices and pumpkin puree for a moist, flavorful base, topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings, this easy dessert recipe balances sweet and savory notes with a creamy, smooth finish. Use simple pantry ingredients for an autumn treat everyone will love. Keywords: pumpkin bars, cream cheese frosting, fall dessert, easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, and pumpkin puree.
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool completely before applying the frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars and slice into squares.
Notes
- You can adjust the spices based on your preference.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg