Pumpkin Bars from a Cake Mix
Transform your favorite fall flavors into a quick and delightful treat with these Pumpkin Bars made from a cake mix! This irresistibly easy recipe combines the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg with rich, velvety pumpkin puree, all starting with the simplicity of a boxed yellow cake mix. With just 10 minutes of prep and a short bake time, you'll have soft, moist pumpkin bars perfect for any occasion. Top them with a luscious layer of cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgent touch, or leave them plain for a more understated autumn snack. Ideal for pumpkin season or anytime you're craving cozy, spiced flavors, these bars are versatile, beginner-friendly, and sure to satisfy. Make this crowd-pleasing dessert in just one bowl and serve up slices of fall joy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Yellow cake mix
- 15 oz Pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 jar or homemade batch Cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Mix the ingredients until smooth and well-combined. You can use a hand mixer or whisk for this step.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the top, if desired, and cut into squares or bars.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.5 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 2908 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 504.1 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 787 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2487 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
