PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE
FROSTING
 
2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
4 eggs, beaten
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
1 c. cooking oil

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, soda, salt and cloves. Stir in eggs, pumpkin and oil until mixed thoroughly. Spread batter into an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

FROSTING:

2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
4 1/2 to 4 3/4 c. powdered sugar

In bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar; beat well. Gradually add enough remaining powdered sugar to make frosting of spreading consistency.

 

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