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Pumpkin Spice Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delightful pumpkin spice bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Spice Bars
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Then, add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. While the bars are cooling, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and gradually mix in the powdered sugar. Adjust consistency with milk as needed.
  8. Once the bars are completely cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalProtein: 2gSodium: 150mg

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