How To Make Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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While the bars are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
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Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
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Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 65mg
- Sodium : 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 43g
- Protein : 3g
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