Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, ground ginger, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cloves and cinnamon. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the eggs, vanilla, oil and pumpkin on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir gently, just until combined.

Step 4

Pour into a pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

Step 5

When completely cooled, frost.

Step 6

Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar and mix at low speed until combined. Stir in the vanilla and mix again.

Step 7

You may need to add a little milk to make it spreadable if your butter wasn’t soft enough.

Step 8

Spread frosting evenly on top of cake. Cut the bar into any size you like.