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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious pumpkin bars topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Pumpkin Bars

  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the pumpkin mixture and mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  5. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until creamy.
  6. Spread the frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Bars, Cream Cheese Frosting, Pumpkin
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