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Classic Pumpkin Spice Cake Bars You Can’t Resist!

classic pumpkin spice cake bars
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Delicious and moist pumpkin spice cake bars topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for fall.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and cut into bars.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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