Pumpkin Spice Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Pumpkin Spice Bliss Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting bring the warmth of autumn to your table with a delightful twist on traditional pumpkin pie. These vegetarian bars feature a moist, cake-like texture infused with aromatic spices and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat any time, they cater to gluten and dairy allergies, making them a versatile choice for everyone.

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Overview

These Spiced Pumpkin Delight Squares are a luxurious twist on the classic pumpkin pie, with a moist cake-like texture. Infused with warm autumn spices and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, they make for perfect holiday gatherings or a cozy treat any time of the year.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Gluten, Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 15 Ounces (oz) pumpkin puree, pureed
• 2 Cups white sugar
• 1 Cup vegetable oil
• 4 Large eggs
• 2 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) ground cinnamon
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cloves
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) ground ginger
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) ground nutmeg
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ground cloves, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a tender crumb.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
8. Once cooled, cut into 24 squares. For an extra touch of decadence, top each square with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting.
9. Serve and enjoy the rich, spiced flavors of these delightful pumpkin squares.

Enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Spice Bliss Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting!