Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
This delightful pumpkin spice cake is perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you're craving a cozy treat. Moist and flavorful, the pumpkin cake is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a hint of sweetness. Each bite is a taste of autumn, making it a must-try dessert that will surely become a favorite!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- :
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
- 1-2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 4 eggs
- :
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup (4 ounces) butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside.
- Make the Cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs until smooth and thoroughly combined. Pour the flour mixture over the pumpkin mixture and whisk or stir gently until incorporated and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: Mix together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy (you can do this by hand if they are both nice and soft, otherwise use a hand or stand mixer on medium speed). Add the powdered sugar, a cup at a time, and mix until completely combined and smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Cut into squares and serve. Store leftovers covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
18 bars
Nutrition
- Calories: 322 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 51 g
- Protein Content: 3 g
- Fat Content: 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
- Cholesterol Content: 63 mg
- Sodium Content: 291 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 39 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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