Pumpkin Spice Bars

Mirj's Note:

These taste just like a crisp autumn day!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 50 bars

• 1 package spice cake mix
• 16 ounces cooked pumpkin or 16 ounces cooked canned pumpkin
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 lb confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut, lightly toasted
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
2. Grease a jelly roll pan (large baking sheet with a small edge all the way around).
3. In a large bowl using a mixer, at low speed blend cake mix with salad oil, eggs, and pumpkin.
4. Blend until moistened.
5. Then mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.
6. Pour into prepared pan; bake until top is firm to touch; about 25 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, at low speed beat cream cheese, vanilla and cinnamon.
8. Add confectioners sugar; beat until smooth.
9. spread evenly over completely cooled cake.
10. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
11. To serve, cut in 2 inch bars.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

These bars were a hit with a group I host! Simple to make & great-tasting, too! I inadvertantly mixed in the coconut with the topping rather than sprinkling it on the top, but it was just fine that way, too! Thanks for such a great recipe!