How to Make Frosted Pumpkin Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

When fall rolls around, pumpkin seems to take over everything. From lattes to pies, it's hard to escape this versatile and delicious ingredient. One way to enjoy the goodness of pumpkin is by making frosted pumpkin bars. These bars are moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy frosting that makes them irresistible. Whether you need a dessert for a fall gathering or just want a tasty treat to enjoy at home, this recipe is a must-try.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (29 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
  • 2 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 40 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a jelly roll pan.
  • Beat pumpkin, white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a sifter; sift into the pumpkin mixture and mix well; pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center springs back when lightly touched, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until smooth; add vanilla extract and beat. Gradually beat confectioners' sugar into the frosting, adding in small amounts and assuring each batch is incorporated before introducing the next. Spread over the pumpkin bars.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 266mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 75mg