Pumpkin Squares
Pumpkin squares are a popular dessert during the fall season, especially around Thanksgiving. They are often enjoyed with a cup of hot apple cider or pumpkin spice latte.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 unit Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Cream cheese
- 0.25 cup Butter
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Allow the pumpkin squares to cool for 30 minutes, then spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 9
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.