These pumpkin squares are a cakelike version of a pumpkin pie filling. Similar in flavor to a pumpkin pie but made without a crust, these squares are a sweet treat during the holidays or any time of the year. Top with cream cheese frosting or a sweet glaze for a little extra decadence.
Ingredients
- 1 can pumpkin puree , 15 ounce
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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Mix pumpkin, sugar, oil, and eggs together in a mixing bowl until smooth.
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Sift flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and salt together in a separate bowl.
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Stir flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture until well combined. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until top until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting into 24 squares.
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Top with cream cheese frosting or glaze, if desired.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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