Pumpkin Roll Bars take that nostalgic scent and transform it into a delicious dessert that’s perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of tea. These bars are a delightful twist on the classic pumpkin roll, featuring a soft pumpkin cake layered with sweet cream cheese frosting, making them an irresistible fall treat.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon Salt
3 large Eggs
1 cup Pumpkin puree
½ cup Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
¼ cup Butter, softened
2 cups Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the bars are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and fluffy.
Once the bars are done baking, allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top of the bars. Cut into squares and serve!
