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Creamy Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Butter Cream Cheese Frosting Easy and Best

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These creamy pumpkin bars feature a smooth, moist crumb paired with luscious butter cream cheese frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings and cozy treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (340g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool bars completely in the pan on a cooling rack, about 1-2 hours.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and salt.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition until smooth and spreadable.
  11. Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars.
  12. Chill frosted bars for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares using a sharp knife wiped between cuts.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature eggs and dairy for smooth blending and tender crumb.’, ‘Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps in frosting.’, ‘Fold dry ingredients gently to maintain batter lightness.’, ‘Check baking time starting at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.’, ‘Chill cream cheese and butter before mixing frosting for fluffiness.’, ‘Add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream for extra moisture.’, ‘Make frosting while bars bake to save time.’, ‘For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.’, ‘For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and butter with vegan alternatives.’, ‘Fresh pumpkin puree can be used instead of canned.’, ‘Chill frosted bars before slicing for clean cuts.’]

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