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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist pumpkin cake bars with silky cream cheese frosting and pumpkin spice.

By Food Friends 22Published 3 October 2026Updated 4 October 2026✓ Tested by Food Friends
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
01Prep15 min
02Cook25 min
03Total time40 min
04Servings16 bars
05DifficultyEasy
06CategoryDessert

02 / Method

Method

  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tin.

  2. 02

    Mix flour, sugar, eggs, oil, pumpkin and spice.

  3. 03

    Bake for 22–25 minutes and cool completely.

  4. 04

    Beat cream cheese with icing sugar until smooth.

  5. 05

    Spread over the cake and cut into bars.

03 / Allergens

Allergens

  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Egg
Vegetarian
Nutrition280 kcal · 4 g protein · 14 g fat · 36 g carbsEstimate per serving

04 / Storage

Storage

Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

05 / Substitutions

Substitutions

  • Use maple syrup for part of the sugar.
  • Use vegan cream cheese.
  • Add chopped pecans if suitable.

Always check the current ingredient list and allergen information on product packaging yourself. Substitutions may change allergens and nutritional values.

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