Pumpkin Bars W Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate fall treat! These moist and delicious pumpkin bars, bursting with warm pumpkin spice, are topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any autumn gathering, this recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 129.1 kcal

Protein 2g

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Ingredients for Pumpkin Bars W Cream Cheese Frosting

All Purpose Flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
Ground Cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
Ground Cloves
2 large eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
Cooking Oil
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
Butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar

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How to Make Pumpkin Bars W Cream Cheese Frosting

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cloves.
Add 2 large eggs, 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, and ½ cup vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, beating until smooth and spreadable. Add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
Once the bars are completely cool, frost the top evenly with the cream cheese frosting.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pumpkin Bars W Cream Cheese Frosting?

Pumpkin Bars W Cream Cheese Frosting takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pumpkin Bars W Cream Cheese Frosting?

Pumpkin Bars W Cream Cheese Frosting has approximately 129.1 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pumpkin Bars W Cream Cheese Frosting?

The key ingredients for Pumpkin Bars W Cream Cheese Frosting are All Purpose Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.