Easy Pumpkin Bars

posted by Krystle on November 16, 2014 0 Comments »

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Easy Pumpkin Bars: Moist lightly spiced pumpkin bars topped with a generous helping of cream cheese frosting.

Totally obsessed with all things pumpkin this Fall? Boy have I got the recipe for you! These easy pumpkin bars pack a punch of real pumpkin. They’re perfect for Thanksgiving Dessert, or just because you’re craving pumpkin.

Using oil and 4 eggs leads to a super moist cake that will literally melt in your mouth. And they couldn’t be easier with only 5 simple steps!

Bonus: These easy pumpkin bars will make your house smell Ah-mazing! No pumpkin candle required 😉

Moist, Delicious EASY Pumpkin Bars

Easy Pumpkin Bars

Author: Krystle

Ingredients

For the Bars:

4 Eggs
1⅔ Cup White Sugar
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Can (16 Oz.)Pumpkin Puree (NOT Pie Filling)
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
½ Teaspoon Nutmeg

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 Ounces of Cream Cheese (Approx. ½ of a brick)
½ Cup Butter, Softened
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, oil, and pumpkin until combined.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda/powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually stir into wet ingredients until just combined.
Transfer into a 13x9 pan sprayed with non stick spray. Bake for 25-27 minutes or until lightly browned.
Mix cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together. Gradually stir in powdered sugar adding a little bit of water or milk if needed.
Frost bars using a knife or offset spatula.

Adapted via: I Heart Naptime