Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting – Yummmmmmmmy!

I am not the best in the kitchen, but I do enjoy baking from time to time – and more so, enjoying delicious baked goods! I am always searching for delicious recipes that are a) easy b) quick and c) Made of ingredients that I am likely to have already. Pinterest has been amazing for this search! Some of the recipes are duds, which is always disappointing. But this recent recipe was a total winner!!! It is probably the most delicious thing I have ever made! I just had to share the recipe with all of our wonderful readers! Enjoy! And don’t forget to let me know if you like it!

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bars photo by Taste of Home

4 eggs

1 2/3 c. sugar

1 c. vegetable oil

1 14oz. can pure organic pumpkin

2 c. all-purpose flour

2 t. baking powder

1 t. baking soda

1 t. salt

1 t. cinnamon

* I also added a few shakes of cloves and allspice, since I love my pumpkin treats a little spicy!

Frosting:

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temperature

1 t. vanilla

2 c. confectioners’ sugar, sifted

* For me, this yielded enough frosting for 2 batches. I like just a thin layer of sweetness on top.

1. For the Bars: Preheat oven to 350ºF.  Butter and flour a 9×13 pan and set aside. Mix flour, soda, powder and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl and set aside.

2. In a mixer fitted with paddle attachment mix the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until completely smooth and blended. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients until fully combined. Stop as needed to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.

3. Spread the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool completely to room temperature before frosting.

For the Frosting:

In a mix whip together cream cheese and butter. Then add sugar and vanilla. Blend until smooth.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/24 bars) equals 260 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 226 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Original recipe found here

Enjoy! And don’t forget to let me know if you like it!

Love, Macy