Description
Indulge in these dense, moist pumpkin bars, the quintessential autumn dessert. Featuring a perfect blend of cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg, these bars offer a sweet, earthy flavor profile. Topped with a luscious, tangy cream cheese frosting, they are the ideal crowd-pleasing treat for family gatherings or quiet autumn evenings. Simple to prepare and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
15 oz pure pumpkin puree
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan.
Line the pan with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium bowl.
In a separate large bowl, combine eggs, oil, brown sugar, white sugar, milk, vanilla, and pumpkin puree.
Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the center springs back.
Cool completely before frosting.
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.
Spread frosting over cooled bars and slice into 24 squares.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best emulsion. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg