Delight in Paula Deen Pumpkin Bars with Creamy Frosting: The Best Autumn Treat
Enjoy the flavors of fall with these delectable pumpkin bars topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for any autumn gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Frost the cooled bars.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pumpkin bars, Paula Deen, autumn treat, creamy frosting