Description
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Bars are moist, warmly spiced, and topped with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall and easy to make from scratch.
Ingredients
For the pumpkin bars:
4 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
15 oz canned pumpkin purée (1 can)
¾ cup unsalted butter (1½ sticks), melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
For the cream cheese frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Prep the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, pumpkin purée, and melted butter until well combined.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
Make the batter: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no streaks of flour remain.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool fully: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before adding frosting.
Make the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
Frost and chill: Spread the frosting over the cooled bars. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing to ensure the cleanest cuts. Wipe your knife between each slice for the best presentation.
Notes
Use a jelly roll pan for best results. Bars must cool completely before frosting. You can freeze unfrosted or frosted portions for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 474
- Sugar: 52g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Protein: 5g