It’s October which means falling leaves, Halloween, and yes pumpkins.  My favorite recipe that includes pumpkin is Pumpkin Bars with Buttercream Frosting. This is a recipe that my mom has made for many years and it is always one of my favorites. It is frosted with buttercream frosting instead of the traditional cream cheese frosting because my sister is not a cream cheese fan. I think it tastes better with the buttercream, and it’s a great way to go since you don’t have to refrigerate them.  If you’re looking to amaze your friends and family with a delicious desert, look no further.  These pumpkin bars are fluffy and moist.  My husband just ate the last three pumpkin bars and he agrees you will get many requests for this recipe if you share it with your friends.

So let’s get started. First you need to pour 2 cups of sugar into a bowl.

Then add 1 cup of vegetable oil and mix them together.

Then add the 1 (15 oz.) can of pumpkin.

Next mix in four eggs. Then slowly add 2 cups of flour.

Next mix in the 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg.

Mix it all thoroughly. Grease a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan or other shallow baking pan.

Pour the batter into the pan.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.

Now you can let the bars cool and make your buttercream frosting. In a mixer blend 1/3 cup of softened butter, 1 lb. of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of milk, 1 tsp. of vanilla and 1/4 tsp. of salt until smooth. You may have to add a little more powdered sugar if the frosting is a little too runny or a little milk if it is a little too thick.

 When the bars are fully cooled you can frost them.

Now you can enjoy and serve these delicious bars for a treat at home or for a treat at an event.