I call these The Best Pumpkin Bars I’ve Ever Had because that’s exactly what they are! I literally have not tasted a better cake made with pumpkin! These dessert bars are full of pumpkin pie spice flavor and are topped with a rich and creamy frosting.
To make these pumpkin bars, start by mixing the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mixing the wet ingredients in a separate large bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix to make a thick batter. Bake in the oven. Once cooked, remove from the oven and cool. Make cream cheese frosting for the top. Decorate with sprinkles and slice into bars to serve. enjoy!
To make The Best Pumpkin Bars I’ve Ever Had you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease a 10×15-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper which overhangs at the edges so that you can easily lift the whole thing out once baked.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1½ teaspoons of ground cinnamon and 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of vegetable oil, 3 large eggs, 1 cup of brown sugar, ⅓ cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 can of pumpkin puree and 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix with an electric hand mixer until fully combined as a thick batter.
Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and spread out evenly.
Bake the bars for 28-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the bars from the oven and leave to cool completely.
Add 8 ounces of cream cheese, ¼ cup of unsalted butter, 3 cups of confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and ⅛ teaspoon of salt to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and continue to beat for another 2 minutes.
Spread the cream cheese frosting on the cooled bars. To help the frosting set, place the frosted bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes which makes them easier to cut and less messy to eat!
Decorate with sprinkles if using. Slice into bars and serve.
The Best Pumpkin Bars I’ve Ever Had are exactly as the title suggests! Try them out soon and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your baking posts!
Incredible!
Superb!
OMG, these pumpkin bars are like heaven! I whipped 'em up for my friends' get-together and they were blown away. The super sweet frosting just takes it to a whole new level. I can't stop thinking about these treats! Definitely gonna make 'em again real soon.
These pumpkin bars are simply great! I made them for our fall potluck and everyone raved about them. The spiciness is perfect, and the cream cheese frosting takes them to another level. My kids loved helping to sprinkle the toppings! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
These pumpkin bars are simply great! I made them for friends, and they loved every bite.
Wow! I baked these pumpkin bars for my friends' gathering and they were a hit! Everyone asked for the recipe. So simple and delicious.
Amazing! Made these Pumpkin Bars for a family gathering. Everyone loved them, especially my kids! They were a big hit. The creamy frosting added the perfect touch. I'm making them again for Thanksgiving!
Delicious! I made these pumpkin bars for a family gathering and everyone loved them. The rich frosting paired perfectly with the pumpkin flavor. It was so easy to whip up the batter. I felt so proud as my husband kept going back for more.
These pumpkin bars rock! I whipped em up for a party and they vanished quick. So good!
Made these bars for a family get-together and they were a big hit! Super easy to whip up, and the frosting was to die for. Pumpkin spice flavor is unreal. Def a winner!
Amazing! Made these for a family gathering and everyone loved them. They disappeared in no time!
Superb pumpkin bars!
Yummy! Thanks for sharing!
