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Moist, spiced, and topped with the creamiest frosting, these cake mix Pumpkin Bars with cream cheese frosting are a must-try fall dessert! Made with pumpkin puree and a box of spice cake mix, they’re simple to whip up and perfect for any gathering. Baked in a 10x15-inch pan for the ideal shareable treat.

Cake Mix Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Leah @ Beyer Beware
Make a quick cake mix pumpkin bars with cream cheese recipe in less than 30 minutes with a can of pumpkin puree and a box cake mix.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bars

  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 can pumpkin puree

Cream Cheese Icing

Instructions
 

Pumpkin Bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease the 10x15 jellyroll pan or line with parchment paper.
  • Beat the eggs and add milk in a large bowl.
    Beat the eggs and add milk in a large bowl.
  • Add the melted butter and pumpkin to the eggs and milk. Continue to mix until all are combined.
    Beat the eggs and milk in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree and melted butter to the eggs and milk.
  • Gradually add the spice cake mix, stirring until the batter is fully combined and no lumps remain.
    Gradually add the spice cake mix, stirring until the batter is fully combined and no lumps remain. Give one quick stir with a spatula to make sure all the cake mix is stirred in.
  • Spread the batter in a greased and parchment paper lined 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan and bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. When a toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
    Bake the pumpkin bars for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Spread frosting or other desired frosting toppings.
    Once the pumpkin bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Cream the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together
    For the frosting, beat the cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture. When banana bars are cooled spread icing over top of the cake.
    Slowly add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture until the cream cheese icing reaches the desired thickness or consistency.

Notes

To use a Yellow or White Cake Mix: Add 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to mimic the spice flavor.
If you prefer homemade instead of boxed cake mix, you can substitute it with a homemade cake mix. Use 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 431mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 4552IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cake mix, Cake Mix Brownies, pumpkin, spice cake mix
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