Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Servings: Makes about 24 bars

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Bars:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 4 large eggs
– 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
– 1 cup vegetable oil
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
– 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure a non-stick bliss.
2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Cozy blend of spices – that’s the secret to the delightful flavor.
3. In another bowl, mix the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until well combined. It should remind you of a harvest sunset.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until they’re best friends and the batter is smooth.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, giving it a gentle tap on the counter to release any air bubbles – a little affection goes a long way.

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