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Writer's pictureJenn Clayton

Pumpkin Bars w/Cream Cheese Frosting

The PERFECT Fall dessert!! Full of pumpkin spice with cream cheese frosting! YUM!

RECIPE:

4 eggs

15 ounce can pumpkin puree

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

pinch of salt


For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/3 less fat

1 cup light butter softened

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups confectioners' sugar sub


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large jelly roll pan with cooking spray or oil. Remove butter and cream cheese from refrigerator and set aside.

Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer until foamy; add the applesauce, pumpkin, and white sugar, Beat on medium speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Next, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Beat on low speed until just combined, 1 minute. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.


To Make the Frosting:

Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting evenly over cooled pumpkin bars; sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover and store in fridge for up to 6 days. Serve cold. Enjoy!


16 Bars:

5 points each

158 calories

8g fat

16g carbs

4g protein



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