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the best pumpkin bars

(2 ratings)
1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

I don't know about anyone else, but I love using pumpkin year round...who says it has to be Thanksgiving to enjoy a tasty pumpkin treat...I have made this recipe for years and had misplaced it...finally found it again, it was given to my by my sister, yet I tweaked it some...it sure is a good one! Sooooo moist...

(2 ratings)
yield 12 - 16
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For the best pumpkin bars

  • CAKE
  • 2 c
    brown sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1 c
    pumpkin puree , not pumpkin pie mix
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2 c
    melted, butter
  • FROSTING
  • 1 - 8 oz
    softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 c
    softened, butter
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    maple syrup
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans - optional

How To Make the best pumpkin bars

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray...I use bakers secret. In a large bowl, whisk together, brown sugar, eggs, flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger. Make sure everything is well blended.
  • 2
    Stir in the melted butter, until well incorporated.
  • 3
    Pour into prepared dish and bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
  • 4
    Cool completely on cooking rack.
  • 5
    While cake cools, make frosting. Mix the cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Mix in the rest of the ingredients, all but the pecans and spread on cooled cake.
  • 6
    Sprinkle with nuts and enjoy!
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