Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Topping
Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Topping! Perfectly moist and tender, these pumpkin bars are infused with fragrant cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a dessert that’s both cozy and comforting. Topped with a rich, velvety cream cheese frosting, every bite strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Quick and easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or any time you crave the taste of pumpkin spice. With a soft, cake-like texture and a luscious topping, these pumpkin bars are fall dessert perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until combined. The mixture may look slightly curdled; that’s okay.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
While the bars are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fluffy.
Once the pumpkin bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Cut the bars into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 294.4 g | 377% | |
| Saturated Fat | 176.3 g | 882% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1512 mg | 504% | |
| Sodium | 4414 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 782.0 g | 284% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 559.5 g | ||
| Protein | 71.4 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1732 mg | 37% | |
*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.
