LOW-FAT PUMPKIN SWIRL BARS (OR CAKE)
Many pumpkin desserts are dense and heavy, but these bars are light and more cake-light, with a lovely cream-cheese swirl. For a fancier presentation, serve it with a dollop of whipped cream sprinkled with cinnamon.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Prepare pan - either a 10x15 jelly roll (for bars) or a 9x13 (for cake). I like to line my pans with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, spice, baking powder and soda in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a mixer, combine sugar, brown sugar and softened butter. Add pumpkin, and then eggs and whites. Add flour mixture; mix well. Spread into prepared pan.
- Make cream cheese topping: blend cheese, 3 T. sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle across top of batter; then use a knife to zigzag through the batter and filling, creating a nice design.
- Bake according to your pan size: 10x15 pan 25-30 minutes, 9x13 pan 35 minutes. Test with a knife (better than a toothpick test) to make sure the bars are completely done and not under-baked. I watch for the cake to puff up all over, even creating little cracks on the top, as an indicator that it is thoroughly baked. Under-baked bars get gummy.
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Yazid Al Awlaki
[email protected]These bars are the perfect fall dessert. They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend them!
BiGra Ch952
[email protected]The bars were a bit too crumbly. I think I should have used more butter.
Uchiha Madara
[email protected]These bars were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I should have added more spices.
Mohammed Obayed
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.
Moiz Haider
[email protected]These bars are so delicious, I can't stop eating them!
Macy
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Bushra Furniture
[email protected]These bars are the perfect fall dessert. They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness.
Chiamaka Emmanuella Achusi
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
olayiwola abiodun
[email protected]These bars were so good, I ate them all in one sitting!
midnight_fanf_1462
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They were moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese swirl was amazing.
Rigoberto Bautista ortiz
[email protected]The bars were a bit dry. I think I should have added more pumpkin puree.
John Brewer
[email protected]These bars were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Arshad Muhammad
[email protected]I made these bars with gluten-free flour and they turned out great. They were just as moist and flavorful as the regular version.
haiper bro
[email protected]I was looking for a low-fat pumpkin dessert and these bars fit the bill perfectly. They were delicious and guilt-free.
Micheal Coffin
[email protected]These bars were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ramzan Arain
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these bars were amazing. The cream cheese swirl was the perfect touch.
Zahid Pardese
[email protected]I made these bars for a Halloween party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Arojedomoh Dennis
[email protected]These pumpkin swirl bars were a hit! They were moist, flavorful, and the perfect fall treat. I loved the combination of pumpkin and cream cheese.