Step 1

Preheate oven to 350F. Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan* with nonstick pan spray.

Step 2

Combine the oil, sugar and applesauce together in a large mixing bowl. Beat on high with electric mixer for 1 minute.

Step 3

Add in the eggs, pumpkin and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Mix with spoon until combine.

Step 5

Pour the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture. Mix gently with a large spoon until combined.

Step 6

Pour evenly into prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick is inserted into the middle and comes out clean.

Step 7

Top with cream cheese frosting when cooled (optional).

Step 8

Combine cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl.

Step 9

Using an electric mixer, mix on high for 2 minutes until smooth and ingredients are combined. Spread over the cooled pumpkin bars.