Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are a delightful fall treat! Made with simple ingredients like canned pumpkin, eggs, and flour, these bars are moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Top with either store-bought or homemade cream cheese frosting for a perfect finish. Ideal for gatherings or as a sweet autumn indulgence. Enjoy the perfect balance of pumpkin spice and creamy sweetness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 16 oz pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling, use Libby’s canned)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 can cream cheese frosting (or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil, and canned pumpkin. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before spreading the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute homemade cream cheese frosting for a fresher flavor.
- Adjust cinnamon to your taste for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 190mg