Cream Pumpkin Bars: The Best Indulgent Treat You’ll Love to Bake
Delicious cream pumpkin bars that are easy to make and perfect for fall gatherings. Indulge in this rich and creamy dessert.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, and oil.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the bars are cool, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more cinnamon or nutmeg to taste.
- These bars are best served chilled after refrigerating for a couple of hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cream Pumpkin Bars, pumpkin dessert, fall recipes