How to Make Paul's Pumpkin Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Paul's Pumpkin Bars are a delightful and comforting dessert that is perfect for the fall season. Made with rich and creamy pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a buttery crust, these bars are a delicious treat for any occasion. Whether you are hosting a gathering with friends and family or simply craving a sweet indulgence, these pumpkin bars are sure to satisfy your cravings.

The recipe for Paul's Pumpkin Bars is a family favorite that has been passed down for generations. It's a tried an...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 ⅔ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 bars

  • Gather cake ingredients and frosting ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Make cake: Beat pumpkin, sugar, oil, and eggs with an electric mixer in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Stir into pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread batter evenly into an ungreased 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake bounces back when gently pressed, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • While the cake is cooling, make frosting: Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth; stir in vanilla. Add confectioners' sugar a little at a time, beating until mixture is smooth.
  • Spread frosting evenly on top of cooled cake. Cut into 24 squares.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    279 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 283mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 66mg