Easy Pumpkin Bars with Cake Mix
These Easy Pumpkin Bars with Cake Mix are better than pumpkin pie and perfect for Thanksgiving dessert. Featuring a simple cake mix crust, a sweet and creamy pumpkin pie filling, and a delicious brown sugar cinnamon streusel topping, these pumpkin streusel bars are sure to be an instant Fall baking favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
- 1 large egg
Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 1 29 oz can 100% pure canned pumpkin
- 1 5 oz can evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Streusel Topping
- 1 cup crust mixture
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and large egg. Use a spatula and mix together until combined. Set aside roughly 1 cup for the streusel topping. Use your hands and evenly press the remaining crust mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Next prepare your pumpkin pie filling by combining the canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and large eggs in the large mixing bowl from before. Use a whisk and stir together until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined. Pour evenly over the crust in the pan.
- Lastly, prepare your streusel topping in a medium mixing bowl by combining the reserved 1 cup of crust mixture with light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon and mixing together until it forms a crumbly mixture. I find it easier to use my hands, but you can use a fork if you prefer. Evenly sprinkle the streusel over the pumpkin pie filling layer.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until the top is a light golden brown. Once removed from the oven, let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
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Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for 2 hours. This makes the bars firm up and makes them easier to cut.
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Remove from the fridge and use a knife to cut the bars. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Leftover pumpkin pie bars should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Makes 24 Bars
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