PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Simple yet delicious! These Pumpkin bars are super legit! They taste like store-bought or maybe even better. I learned about this recipe yesterday and I am so glad that I gave it a try. It’s perfect to eat with hot coffee! You are in for a treat, friends. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 15 oz can pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• 2 cup flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese
• 3 tbsp butter softened
• 1 tsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Apply cooking spray or line with parchment paper a 9×9-inch baking pan.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, ground ginger, sugar, baking powder, ground cloves, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.

Step 4: Make a hole in the middle of the flour mixture.

Step 5: In the stand mixer bowl, add the eggs, oil, pumpkin, and vanilla. Stir until well mixed.

Step 6: Transfer the mixture into a pan and bake inside the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting it in the middle.

Step 7: Remove from the oven and let it sit on a wire rack to cool.

Step 8: Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Step 9: In a medium mixing bowl, add the butter and cream cheese. Stir until well combined.

Step 10: Add in sugar and vanilla. Stir until well mixed.

Step 11: Add a small amount of milk to make the dough slightly soft.

Step 12: Spread the frosting over the cake, then slice into small pieces.

Step 13: Serve and enjoy!