Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting:
As the air turns crisp and leaves begin to fall, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with these delightful Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. These bars capture all the warm, comforting flavors of fall, combining pumpkin and spices in a moist and tender cake.
Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, they make the perfect dessert for any autumn gathering or cozy night in.
These Pumpkin Bars are easy to make and are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. The fragrant spices of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves perfectly complement the earthy sweetness of pumpkin, while the cream cheese frosting adds a luxurious finishing touch.
Top them with whole pecans for a bit of crunch and a beautiful presentation that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves
For the Frosting:
- 1 package of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, unsalted and softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whole pecans for decorating
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, oil, pumpkin, and sugar. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until well mixed.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking pan. Place on the center rack of the oven and bake for 25 to 27 minutes. Test with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the bars are done.
- In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese. Add the vanilla extract.
- Sift the confectioners’ sugar and mix it in completely until the frosting is fluffy and smooth to your liking.
- Once the bars are cool, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Decorate with whole pecans if desired. Enjoy!
