Pumpkin Pie Cake Bars
These pumpkin pie cake bars combine the essence of pumpkin pie with a rich, cake-like texture, creating a comforting treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 5 large eggs, divided
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Pumpkin Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can pumpkin puree (15 ounces)
- 3¾ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Garnish
- to taste confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray your 13×9-inch baking pan with baking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons of melted butter, 2 eggs, and sour cream. Whisk until smooth.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Gently whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly across the bottom.
Filling
- In a stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
- Add the pumpkin puree, remaining 3 eggs, and melted butter. Beat until smooth.
- Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Beat until mixture is smooth.
Baking
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cake base, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the center is set but still slightly soft, about 40 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting.
Notes
For a twist, try adding nuts on top or serving with a dollop of whipped cream. Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to avoid lumps.