2-Ingredient Pumpkin Bars with Cake Mix
Soft, spiced, and incredibly easy, these 2-ingredient pumpkin bars are a cozy fall treat made from just cake mix and pumpkin puree. Perfect for last-minute baking, they’re moist, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Parchment Paper or Nonstick Spray
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix standard 15.25 oz box
- 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz (not pumpkin pie mix)
Optional Topping
- cream cheese frosting optional, store-bought or homemade
- 0.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon optional, for mixing into frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree and spice cake mix until fully combined. The batter will be thick.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting or cutting.
- If frosting, blend cream cheese frosting with pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon. Spread evenly over cooled bars, slice, and serve.
Notes
Add-ins like white chocolate chips, nuts, or a caramel drizzle make these bars extra special. They’re great plain, too — especially with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 280mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.5mg
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