Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together 4 eggs and 2 cups of granulated sugar until thick and light in color.
- Gradually drizzle in 1 cup of vegetable oil and add 1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin puree, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour, 2 tsp of baking powder, 2 tsp of ground cinnamon, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of baking soda.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding together until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat together 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add 2 cups of sifted confectioner’s sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars.
- Cut the pumpkin bars into squares and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
These pumpkin bars are perfect for sharing during fall gatherings. You can add nuts or swap the frosting for a simple glaze.
