{"id":"3e698c0a-033d-42b3-8835-77f615f94402","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/3e698c0a-033d-42b3-8835-77f615f94402","source_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pumpkin-bars-with-caramel-frosting/","title":"Pumpkin Bars with Caramel Frosting","description":"These easy Pumpkin Bars are moist, flavorful, and topped with the most incredible homemade caramel frosting! They are easy to make and makes enough for a crowd!","servings":24,"servings_text":"24","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT47M","image_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pumpkin-Bars-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 cups granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup light brown sugar","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup plain Greek yogurt (*)","item":"plain Greek yogurt","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"*"},{"text":"½ cup salted butter (, (1 stick))","item":"salted butter (, (1 stick))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree","item":"pumpkin puree","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 eggs","item":"eggs","quantity":3},{"text":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 cups all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon ground ginger","item":"ground ginger","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg","item":"ground nutmeg","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"6 Tablespoons butter","item":"butter","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup heavy whipping cream","item":"heavy whipping cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup + 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar","item":"+ 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"pinch salt","item":"salt","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":2.5,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add butter and sugars to a mixer and cream together until light and fluffy."},{"number":2,"text":"Add pumpkin, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla then mix."},{"number":3,"text":"In a separate mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg."},{"number":4,"text":"Mix the dry ingredients with the wet."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour batter into a jelly roll pan (10x15 inch). Bake at 350 degrees F for about 27-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean."},{"number":6,"text":"As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, make the frosting.","section":"For the Frosting:"},{"number":7,"text":"In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, cream, brown sugar and salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.","section":"For the Frosting:"},{"number":8,"text":"Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and 2 cups powdered sugar. Mix well (I like to use an immersion blender or electric mixer with a whisk attachment to remove any lumps).","section":"For the Frosting:"},{"number":9,"text":"Add a little extra powdered sugar, as needed, until you get a soft and slightly thick, but pourable frosting.","section":"For the Frosting:"},{"number":10,"text":"Gently spread warm frosting over bars. Allow to cool before serving.","section":"For the Frosting:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:00:22.649828+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:00:22.649828+00:00"}