Easy Pumpkin Bars with Cake Mix: A Cozy Fall Treat for Everyone
Enjoy the warm flavors of fall with these easy pumpkin bars made from cake mix. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, oil, and eggs.
- Mix until well combined and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and serve.
Notes
- For a spiced flavor, add additional spices like ginger or cloves to the batter.
- These bars can be served plain or with a sprinkle of nuts on top for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Pumpkin Bars with Cake Mix, Pumpkin Dessert, Fall Treat