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Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
These super moist pumpkin bars taste like cake! Topped with a delicious classic cream cheese frosting. Fall perfection.
Servings 24
Calories 277kcal
Ingredients
Batter
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin puree
- 2 cups flour all purpose
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup dried cherries
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter unsalted, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Grease a large baking sheet with baking spray.
- Sprinkle one tablespoon of flour over the dried cherries and shake off any excess. Set aside.
Batter
- Beat eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until creamy. Add oil and pumpkin puree and continue to beat until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and spices and beat until the batter is smooth. Fold the cherries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Use a wooden toothpick to check for doneness. Cool in pan.
Frosting
- Beat softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until creamy.
Finish
- Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of the cooled cake. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg