Easy Pumpkin Dessert Bars Recipe

Published Nov 24, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: Cara's Recipe via YouTube

Pumpkin-flavored or infused desserts are something that never goes missing at any Fall or Thanksgiving party, it’s almost as if it’s a must, and it is something you really shouldn’t miss out on because it’s a tasty treat that will make even those who don’t eat pumpkin fall in love with it.

Now, if you have tried making pumpkin dessert bars before, then you’re in for a treat because it is now easier and more convenient to make with the help of a boxed cake mix and canned pure pumpkin. Learn this hassle-free recipe by Cara’s Recipes on YouTube now.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Dessert Bars:

Crust

1 box of yellow cake mix
½ cup of unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg

Filling

1 (29 oz) can of pure pumpkin
1 (5 oz) can of evaporated milk
2 large eggs
½ cup of granulated sugar
2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice

Topping

1 cup of crust mixture
1/3 cup of light brown sugar
1 tsp of ground cinnamon

How to Make Pumpkin Dessert:

Ingredients for Pumpkin Dessert Bars — Image Credit: Cara’s Recipe via YouTube

Step 1

Preheat 350°F, then grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside. For the crust, add the cake mix, melted butter, and large egg in a large mixing bowl, then fold them until well combined, and reserve roughly 1 cup of the mixture for the topping later. Transfer the remaining crust mixture into the prepared baking dish, then spread it evenly, and press it firmly to the bottom.

Step 2

In another large mixing bowl, add the canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and large eggs, then whisk everything until smooth and combined, and pour it over the crust evenly. For the topping, add the reserved crust mixture, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a medium-sized mixing bowl, then mix them until thoroughly combined, and sprinkle it over the filling layer.

Step 3

Place it in the preheated oven, then let it bake for about 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is light golden brown, and allow it to cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place it in the refrigerator, and let it chill for at least 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars, then serve, and enjoy!