Pumpkin Bars Brown Sugar Frosting (Print-Friendly Version)

Soft spiced pumpkin bars finished with smooth brown sugar frosting—perfect for any autumn gathering.

# Ingredients List:

→ For the Bars

01 - 190 g all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
06 - 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
07 - 300 g granulated sugar
08 - 120 ml vegetable oil
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 425 g pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
11 - 60 g chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

→ For the Brown Sugar Frosting

12 - 115 g unsalted butter, softened
13 - 115 g cream cheese, softened
14 - 360 g powdered sugar
15 - 110 g packed light brown sugar
16 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
17 - 30–60 ml milk or cream

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a 23 x 33 cm baking pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
04 - Stir pumpkin puree into the wet mixture until fully integrated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined.
06 - Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans, if desired.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
08 - Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre emerges clean.
09 - Allow the bars to cool thoroughly in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
10 - In a bowl, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and brown sugar, mixing until fully combined.
11 - Stir in vanilla extract. Add milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
12 - Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars. Slice into portions and serve.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Ensure bars are completely cool before applying frosting to prevent it from melting.
02 - For extra crunch, sprinkle additional chopped nuts over the finished frosting.

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