Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing and lightly dusting it with flour.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt, whisking them together until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, beating until fully combined and velvety.
- Slowly fold in the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the squares cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Prepare the creamy frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth; adjust the consistency with milk as needed.
- Once the pumpkin squares are fully cooled, generously spread the creamy frosting over the top.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra crunch, consider folding in 1 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
- Swap half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a more nutritious twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: N/A