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pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting in a pan being cut and served

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking pan
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients
  

For the bars:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 15-ounce can Libby’s pumpkin puree

For the frosting:

  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Baking the bars:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set aside.
  • Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • Combine the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Add the sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin puree, mixing until well incorporated.
  • Incorporate the dry mixture: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and evenly blended.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.

Frosting preparation:

  • In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Once the bars are fully cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the surface.