Cake Mix Pumpkin Bars

These rich and delicious cake mix pumpkin bars are the perfect easy dessert for all your fall parties.

Course Desserts & Sweets

Cuisine American

Keyword cake mix pumpkin bars, pumpkin bars, pumpkin bars with cake mix

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 379kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Equipment

Ingredients

15.25 ounces yellow cake mix 1 box
4 eggs
1 cup butter melted, divided
8 ounces cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
15 ounces pumpkin puree
2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 13x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, fold together cake mix, 1 egg, and ½ cup melted butter until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
15.25 ounces yellow cake mix, 4 eggs, 1 cup butter
In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
8 ounces cream cheese, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Add the pumpkin puree, 3 eggs, and ½ cup melted butter, then mix well to combine. Mix in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
4 eggs, 1 cup butter, 15 ounces pumpkin puree, 2 cups powdered sugar
Pour the pumpkin mixture over the dough layer in your pan. Bake for 45 minutes. (Note: the center will still be slightly jiggly when the bars are done.
Allow the bars to cool completely and chill for 1 hour. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

In order to be sure that your cream cheese and pumpkin are blended thoroughly, always soften the cream cheese to room temperature before you begin. Also, be sure to beat the cream cheese well with the vanilla and spices before adding the pumpkin.

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