Easy Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, eggs and oil with an electric mixer until well combined.

Step 3

Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt to the wet ingredients and mix by hand until just combined.

Step 4

Pour batter into a 9x13" baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 5

Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes. Bars should be starting to set up, but remember this is more like a brownie than a cake, it should seem a bit undercooked in the center, but not still be wet.

Step 6

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire cooling rack.

Step 7

Cream together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add in vanilla and mix until combined.

Step 8

Add one cup of powdered sugar, and salt, and mix until well combined. Then add remaining powdered sugar and mix until well combined.

Step 9

Add in one tablespoon of cream and mix until well combined. If a slightly thinner texture is desired, add in additional tablespoon of cream and mix until combined.

Step 10

Spread frosting over bars. Slice and serve.