Quick Recipe Ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These indulgent pumpkin bars topped with cream cheese frosting are the perfect quick recipe. Perfect for fall gatherings or a sweet treat!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin, oil, and eggs.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour into a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While baking, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the bars are cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
Notes
- For a more intense pumpkin flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree.
- Feel free to add walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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