Delicious Pumpkin Bars

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These Pumpkin Bars are the perfect fall treat! They’re moist, flavorful, and topped with an irresistible homemade caramel frosting. Best of all, they’re super easy to make and ideal for sharing with a crowd. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or just craving something sweet, these pumpkin bars are sure to be a hit!

Delicious Pumpkin Bars

Delicious Pumpkin Bars

They're moist, flavorful, and topped with an irresistible homemade caramel frosting.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • For the Frosting:
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

    Preheat Oven:

    Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan or line it with parchment paper.

    Mix Wet Ingredients:

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the Greek yogurt until well combined.

    Add Pumpkin and Eggs:

    Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and mix until smooth.

    Combine Dry Ingredients:

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

    Mix Batter:

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

    Bake:

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 27-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Prepare Frosting:

    While the cake is baking, make the frosting. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.

    Finish Frosting:

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and 2 cups of powdered sugar. Mix well, using an electric mixer if needed to remove any lumps. Add more powdered sugar if needed to achieve a soft, slightly thick but pourable consistency.

    Frost the Cake:

    Once the cake is out of the oven, gently spread the warm frosting over the top. Allow the cake to cool before cutting into bars and serving.

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