Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Bars: The Perfect Fall Treat

Every fall, without fail, I find myself making these delicious Pumpkin Bars. Though they’re technically more like a pumpkin cake, I love cutting them into squares—they’re the perfect size for sharing or sneaking a little bite with coffee. The moment you taste the pumpkin flavor, it feels like fall has officially arrived.

Pumpkin has this magical way of making everything cozy. As soon as I bake a batch, I’m reminded of colorful leaves falling from the trees, the excitement of Halloween, and the warmth of Thanksgiving just around the corner. It’s like fall in every bite!

Why These Pumpkin Bars Are a Fall Favorite

• The Pumpkin Magic: Made with canned pumpkin, these bars are moist, tender, and full of that quintessential fall flavor.
• Perfect for Sharing: Whether you’re taking them to a Halloween party or a Thanksgiving gathering, they’re always a hit.
• So Simple to Make: With just a few pantry staples and your favorite spices, you can have these whipped up in no time.

Tips for the Best Pumpkin Bars

• Use Canned Pumpkin: This is one of the key ingredients, so don’t substitute it with pumpkin pie filling—it won’t turn out the same!
• Cool Completely: Before cutting them into bars, let the cake cool fully. This helps them hold their shape and makes for cleaner cuts.
• Dress Them Up: While these bars are amazing on their own, a simple cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar can take them to the next level.

A Fall Tradition

Baking these pumpkin bars is one of my favorite fall traditions. The smell of pumpkin and spices wafting through the house instantly puts me in a festive mood. They’re also perfect for making ahead—just bake, cool, and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy them.

Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert for a fall gathering or just want to cozy up with a treat that tastes like autumn, these Pumpkin Bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite in your home, just like they are in mine.

Pumpkin Bars

Moist pumpkin cake. Similar to pumpkin bread

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Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 0

Ingredients

  

• 4 eggs
• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 15 ounce can pumpkin
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 can redi whip

Instructions

 

• preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
• with an electric mixer combine eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well mixed
• with a wooden spoon stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until well blended
• grease 9×13 inch baking pan
• pour mixture into pan
• bake at 350 for 30 minutes
• Let cake cool. Top with Redi whip when serving

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