Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Canned pumpkin puree: 1 cup (240g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Eggs: 2 large (100g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Frosting Ingredients:
* Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces (227g)
* Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (113g)
* Powdered sugar: 3 cups (360g)
* Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml)
* Pumpkin pie spice: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars and slice into bars.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 320 per bar
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy pumpkin bars
- Sweet and spicy frosting
- Perfect for fall gatherings
User Comments:
- "These pumpkin bars were so delicious! The frosting was the perfect complement to the moist bars." - Sarah J.
- "I loved the pumpkin pie spice in the frosting. It gave the bars an extra kick of flavor." - Mary S.
- "These bars were easy to make and turned out beautifully. They are sure to be a hit at any party." - John D.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough bars.
- Let the pumpkin bars cool completely before frosting them.
- If desired, you can top the frosted bars with chopped walnuts or pecans for an extra crunch.
