Description
Enjoy the essence of fall with our Easy Pumpkin Bars, featuring a delectable combination of Cake Mix Bars and creamy frosting. The perfect Pumpkin Dessert and Sweet Treats for your autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz canned pumpkin
- 15 oz spice cake mix
- 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin and spice cake mix until smooth and well-blended.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add vanilla extract and powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over cooled pumpkin bars and refrigerate until set. Cut into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother frosting.
- Enhance flavor with a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin spice in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Bars, Dessert Bars, Pumpkin Dessert, Easy Pumpkin Bars