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Pumpkin Spice Cake Bars 🎃

Delightful pumpkin spice cake bars topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 18 bars
Calories 463 kcal

Equipment

  • 12"x18" half sheet pan
  • Large Mixing Bowls
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Cake Bars

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz. package cream cheese softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 12"x18" half sheet pan, ensuring a non-stick surface for your delicious bars.
  • In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and pumpkin puree. Stir until these wholesome wet ingredients are well blended.
  • Next, gradually add all the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg – to the pumpkin mixture. Mix carefully until everything is just combined into a smooth batter; avoid overmixing to keep your cake tender.
  • Pour the beautifully spiced batter evenly into your prepared sheet pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, indicating it's perfectly cooked. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely on a wire rack while you prepare the creamy frosting.
  • While the cake cools, prepare your decadent frosting. In another spacious bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until they are wonderfully smooth and airy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to the cream cheese mixture. Continue beating until the frosting is light, fluffy, and perfectly smooth.
  • Once your pumpkin cake is thoroughly cooled, spread the irresistible cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice into generous bars and get ready to enjoy this delightful, homemade treat!

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 463 kcal
Total Carbs: 62g
Net Carbs: 61g
Fats: 23g
Protein: 4g
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