FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS

Frosted Pumpkin Bars image

Provided by Michelle Berteig

Time 30m

Yield 36-48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
15 ounces solid pack pumpkin (1 can)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices, and set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, sugar and pumpkin. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix well.
Pour the batter into an ungreased jelly roll pan (17 x 12 inches) and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. You can also used a 9 x 13 inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack and frost.
To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and milk. Add the powdered sugar one cap at a time, blending well after each addition. Add more milk if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.9, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 132.7, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 24.4, Protein 2.1