pumpkin-spice bars with cream cheese frosting

(1 RATING)
43 Pinches
Lawrence, MA
Updated on Nov 16, 2012

One of my favorites,great in the fall or holiday season.

prep time 2 Hr 50 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield a large crowd or potlucks

Ingredients

  • BARS
  • 4 - eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can (15 oz ) pumpkin(not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup raisins,if desired

How To Make pumpkin-spice bars with cream cheese frosting

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350*F Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    In large bowl,beat eggs,granulated sugar,oil and pumpkin with wire wisk until smooth.Stir in flour,baking powder,baking soda,salt,cinnamon,ginger and cloves.Stir in raisins.Spread in pan.
  • Step 3
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and bars spring back when touched lightly in center.Cool completely.About 2 hours.
  • Step 4
    In medium bowl,beat cream cheese,butter,milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth.Gradually beat in powered sugar,1 cup at a time,on low speed until smooth and spreadable.Spreading frosting over bars.Sprinkle with walnuts.For bars,cut into 7 rows by 7 rows.Store in refrigerator.

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