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Creamy Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting

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These creamy pumpkin bars with tangy cream cheese frosting are the ultimate fall dessert, combining warm pumpkin spice flavors with a velvety finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth and well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix until creamy and fluffy.
  9. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the batter to ensure soft, tender bars.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.’, ‘Chill the frosting for 10-15 minutes if your kitchen is warm.’, ‘Refrigerate the bars for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.’, ‘The bars can be baked a day ahead and stored in the fridge; frost them right before serving.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin bars, cream cheese frosting, fall dessert, easy baking, pumpkin spice

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