These pumpkin bars are the ultimate fall dessert, with a soft and spiced pumpkin cake base topped with creamy, decadent cream cheese frosting. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and baked to perfection, these pumpkin bars will fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of autumn. Ideal for fall parties, Thanksgiving, or just a cozy afternoon snack, these pumpkin bars are as easy to make as they are delicious. You’ll fall in love with every bite of this sweet and creamy treat!
Ingredients for Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
For the Pumpkin Bars:
For the Frosting:
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Pumpkin Bars
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make the Pumpkin Bars: In a medium bowl, beat together pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs using an electric mixer until well combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir until fully combined.
Bake: Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 10x15-inch jelly roll pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when gently pressed. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Make the Frosting: While the pumpkin bars are cooling, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, and then gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar, beating until the mixture is smooth.
Frost the Bars: Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Cut and Serve: Cut into 24 squares and serve!
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Perfect for Fall: These pumpkin bars are a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall, filled with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg. They’re an ideal dessert for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any fall gathering.
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Frosting Options: If you’re not a fan of cream cheese frosting, you can opt for a simple glaze or whipped cream for a lighter topping on your pumpkin bars.
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Storage: Leftover pumpkin bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The flavors get better after a day or two!
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Make Ahead: These pumpkin bars can easily be made ahead of time, making them perfect for busy holiday prep.
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8 servings
1 pumpkin bar
- Amount per serving
- Calories279
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g20%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Monounsaturated Fat 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 45mg15%
- Sodium 283mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g13%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Total Sugars 25g
- Includes 23g Added Sugars46%
- Protein 3g
- Vitamin A 780mcg87%
- Vitamin C 1mg2%
- Calcium 39mg3%
- Iron 1mg6%
- Potassium 66mg2%
- Vitamin D 2mcg10%
- Vitamin E 0.7mg5%
- Vitamin K 2mcg2%
- Thiamin 0.03mg3%
- Riboflavin 0.25mg20%
- Niacin 0.2mg2%
- Vitamin B6 0.04mg3%
- Folate 8mcg2%
- Vitamin B12 0.7mg30%
- Biotin 0mcg0%
- Pantothenic Acid 0.7mg14%
- Phosphorus 110mg9%
- Iodine 20mcg14%
- Magnesium 18mg5%
- Zinc 0.4mg4%
- Selenium 4mcg8%
- Copper 0.03mg4%
- Manganese 0mg0%
- Chromium 0mcg0%
- Molybdenum 0mcg0%
- Chloride 70mg4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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