These delicious pumpkin cake bars are the fluffiest and most decadent treat you'll have this year. Made in one bowl, they come topped with a light and fluffy cream cheese frosting that's perfect for any fall gathering.
1: Preheat oven to 350°F.
2: Prepare a 9x13 rectangular baking dish by rubbing butter across the entire bottom and sprinkle with a bit of flour to help the cake not stick.
3: In a large bowl, with a handheld mixer, mix together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy (1 minute).
4: Add the vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla.
5: Mix together an additional minute.
6: Next, add the flour, baking powder and soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
7: Mix the dry ingredients into the wet just until everything is incorporated.
8: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350°F for 25-35 minutes, until cooked through. Insert a toothpick to check; it should come out with few crumbs attached.
9: Let cool completely before frosting.
10: To make the cream cheese frosting, use a handheld mixer to mix together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla for 1 minute.
11: Add the powdered sugar and mix together an additional 2-3 minutes so that the frosting is light and fluffy.
12: Frost the pumpkin cake once cooled and top with raw sugar for sprinkles.
