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Quick Recipe Ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

quick recipe ideas : Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Discover how to make deliciously moist pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting in this quick recipe idea.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
  10. Allow the pumpkin bars to cool completely before spreading the cream cheese frosting over the top.

Notes

  • For a thicker frosting, reduce the amount of powdered sugar.
  • These bars can also be garnished with chopped nuts or caramel drizzle.

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