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Moist Pumpkin Bars with Creamy Frosting

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Easy, one-bowl pumpkin bars with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. While the bars cool, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  9. Beat in vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
  10. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars.
  11. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • These bars can be made a day in advance and frosted before serving.

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