Calling all pumpkin spice lovers! These delectable spiced pumpkin bars are a delightful treat that capture the essence of fall. Featuring a moist and flavorful pumpkin cake base, these bars are studded with a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The perfect balance of sweetness and spice makes them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
This recipe also includes a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a creamy, tangy layer to the bars. The frosting is made with a combination of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, resulting in a smooth and velvety texture that complements the pumpkin cake perfectly.
Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply craving a sweet and comforting snack, these spiced pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are sure to hit the spot. They're easy to make, portable, and always a crowd-pleaser. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to pumpkin spice heaven!
SPICED PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING
This fluffy pumpkin cake comes together easily and makes the most delightful low-key afternoon snack or dessert when cut into bars. The pumpkin puree keeps everything wonderfully moist, even several days later.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the bars: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving an inch of overhang on the sides.
- Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, nutmeg and cloves in a large bowl until evenly combined. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, oil, vanilla, eggs and pumpkin puree until smooth. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until the batter just comes together.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let the cake cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then unmold and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the icing: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl and beat on medium speed with a handheld mixer until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt and beat until evenly combined and smooth. Spread the icing on the top of the cake in a smooth and even layer. Cut the cake into twenty-four 2-inch squares and serve.
SPICED PUMPKIN BARS
These bars are moist, with bold pumpkin and spice flavors. When I want to lower the cholesterol, I use egg whites in place of the eggs.-Richard Case, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and applesauce. Stir into the dry ingredients., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack before cutting. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SPICED PUMPKIN-APPLESAUCE BARS
The applesauce mixed with the pumpkin makes these bars moist and adds to the flavor, you may frost them if desired :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- set oven to 350 degrees.
- set oven rack to second lowest position.
- grease a 15x10 baking sheet.
- in a bowl, sift all dry ingredients.
- in another bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin and applesauce; mix well.
- stir into the dry ingredients.
- spread into prepared baking sheet.
- bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
- cool, sprinkle with icing sugar.
- cut into bars.
GLAZED SPICED PUMPKIN BARS
Pair the great taste of pumpkin with Fiber One® original bran cereal in a spicy dessert bar.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray, or grease and flour pan. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
- In large bowl, beat oil, 1/2 cup orange juice, the pumpkin and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Stir in crushed cereal; let stand 10 minutes.
- Beat in remaining bar ingredients except walnuts on low speed until well blended. Stir in walnuts. Spread evenly in pan.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough of the 4 to 6 teaspoons orange juice for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over bars. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
SPICED PUMPKIN BARS
These are called bars but I always make it like a cake and slice it into pieces. When I take this to gatherings, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, I always get rave reviews and always come back home with the tray empty. I found this recipe on MSN about five years ago and the recipe is credited to Better Homes and Gardens. This recipe is also really easy to cut in half to make a family-sized dessert.
Provided by cyaos
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together eggs, pumpkin, sugar and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the flour mixture; beat until well combined. If desired, stir in chopped pecans.
- Spread batter into an ungreased 15x10x1 baking pan.
- Bake in 350 F oven for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool completely in a pan on a wire rack.
- In a medium mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Frost pumpkin bars. If desired, top with pecan halves. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in refridgerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.1, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 178.2, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 24.4, Protein 3.1
GLAZED SPICED PUMPKIN BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by carvalhohm
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray, or grease and flour pan. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor). In large bowl, beat oil, 1/2 cup orange juice, the pumpkin and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Stir in crushed cereal; let stand 10 minutes. Beat in remaining bar ingredients except walnuts on low speed until well blended. Stir in walnuts. Spread evenly in pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 1 hour. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough of the 4 to 6 teaspoons orange juice for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over bars. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. You can store bars for up to two months in your freezer. Layer bars with waxed paper and tightly cover in freezer containers.
GLAZED SPICED PUMPKIN BARS
Pair the great taste of pumpkin with Fiber One® original bran cereal in a spicy dessert bar.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray, or grease and flour pan. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
- In large bowl, beat oil, 1/2 cup orange juice, the pumpkin and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Stir in crushed cereal; let stand 10 minutes.
- Beat in remaining bar ingredients except walnuts on low speed until well blended. Stir in walnuts. Spread evenly in pan.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough of the 4 to 6 teaspoons orange juice for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over bars. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right pumpkin: Sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins are ideal for baking because they have a sweet, dense flesh that holds its shape well. Avoid using field pumpkins or jack-o-lantern pumpkins, as they are too stringy and watery.
- Roast the pumpkin ahead of time: Roasting the pumpkin intensifies its flavor and makes it easier to puree. You can roast the pumpkin up to three days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Use a food processor or blender to puree the pumpkin: This will help create a smooth, even puree. If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can mash the pumpkin with a potato masher or fork, but it will take a little longer.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
This spiced pumpkin bars recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make fall treat. The bars are moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. They're also topped with a creamy, decadent cream cheese frosting that takes them over the top. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, these bars are sure to be a hit!
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