Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are full of fall flavor and easy to prepare, making them a nice addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 373 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a sheet pan, then line it with parchment paper and grease the paper.

Step 2

Make the cake: Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer until foamy. Add sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin purée; beat on medium speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Beat flour mixture into egg mixture on low speed until just combined, about 1 minute. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread out the edges.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Step 5

While the cake layer is cooling, make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth.

Step 6

Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake layer, then sprinkle with cinnamon. Cut into 24 bars.