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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Are the Ultimate (Easy-to-Make!) Fall Indulgence

Published by

Jennifer McDonough

3 years ago

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Welcome to the sweetest and spiciest delight that’s about to become your new fall favorite: Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting! As the leaves begin to paint the world in hues of red and gold, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by indulging in the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon.

These treats are a perfect fusion of moist, pumpkin-infused cake and a velvety, tangy cream cheese frosting that will send your taste buds into a fall frenzy. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering with friends, craving a decadent treat after a long day, or simply want to embrace the spirit of the season, these pumpkin bars will be your go-to dessert all autumn long. So, grab your apron, and let’s get baking!

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients:

1 can pumpkin
4 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon, ground
2 cup Flour
1 tsp Salt
1 2/3 cup Sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup canola oil
1/4 cup butter

Frosting:

1 package cream cheese
1/2 package powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Using a bowl and mixer, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin on medium speed for about two minutes. Scrape down the sides as you go.

2. Thoroughly Mix together all dry ingredients and then slowly combine to wet pumpkin ingredients

3. Lightly spray your cake pan. Then pour the fully mixed mixture into the pan and bake for 28-30 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean

Cream cheese frosting:

4. Add 8 oz room temperature cream cheese to a bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix for about two minutes until fluffy . Once mixed well, add 1 cup powdered sugar and splash of vanilla and continue mixing until fully whipped. Do not chill if using right away.

5. Once the cake is fully cooled, add a full layer of frosting to the top. Cut and serve! Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar .

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Jenny McDonough has been doing food photography for several years and loves creative cooking and editing. Cooking is a huge passion and learning how to make anything and everything is her goal! Jenny is a stay-at-home mother and wife and when she isn’t in the kitchen being creative, she loves to play the piano. For more easy home cooking please follow along @_jennymcd_