Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Paula Deen’s Pumpkin Bars, a quintessential fall dessert that will elevate any gathering. These bars feature a moist pumpkin base spiced to perfection and are generously topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Ideal for parties or as a cozy treat with your morning coffee, this easy recipe ensures you can create a delightful dessert even as a novice baker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin puree; mix until fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add dry mixture to the wet ingredients; stir until smooth.
- Spread batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips. Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best results. Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.