Pumpkin bars are a quick substitute for pumpkin pie. Pumpkin bars are a moist, caky, and decadent dessert that can be easily customized. Go straight to the recipe.
What Exactly Are Pumpkin Bars?
Pumpkin bars are a seasonal dessert made with pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spices. Bake the pumpkin cake in a baking pan, then top it with cream cheese frosting to make pumpkin bars. To serve, cut the cake into two-inch-by-four-inch squares. Pumpkin bars, one of the most popular pumpkin recipes, are an ideal fall dessert for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
6 Toppings for Pumpkin Bars
Toppings for pumpkin bars can be customized by bakers. Consider the following alternatives:
1. Cream cheese frosting: Cream cheese frosting is a traditional topping for pumpkin bars. To make cream cheese frosting, simply combine cream cheese, butter, and confectioners' sugar.
2. Chocolate whipped cream frosting and chocolate chips: To make a fall-inspired brownie, top the pumpkin bars with homemade chocolate whipped cream frosting and chocolate chips.
3. Maple frosting: Maple goes well with the spices in pumpkin pie. Make a glaze, cream cheese, or buttercream frosting with maple syrup.
4. Pecans: For added flavor and texture, top the pumpkin bars with ground pecans. You can also top the bars with ground nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon.
5. Sprinkles: For a fall presentation, sprinkle orange, brown, or red sugar sprinkles over the tops of the pumpkin bars.
6. Streusel: Top the pumpkin bars with a crunchy streusel made of rolled oats and brown sugar.
