A soft, moist Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting — perfect for autumn gatherings!
🎃 Soft & Moist Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
🧾 Ingredients
Pumpkin Bars:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Make frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost & serve
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled pumpkin bars.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
🍴 Tips
- For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top.
- Chill bars for 30 minutes after frosting for cleaner slices.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
📌 Disclaimer
This recipe is for culinary and educational purposes only. Nutritional values may vary depending on ingredients used. If you have dietary restrictions or health concerns, consult a qualified nutritionist or healthcare provider before making changes to your diet.
