Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

For the Pumpkin Bars:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
4. Add eggs one at a time to the sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until smooth.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
10. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
11. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
12. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars.
13. Cut into squares and serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 12 servings

Tips:
Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth batter and frosting.
For extra texture, sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the frosting before it sets.

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