Low-Fat Pumpkin Swirl Bars (Or Cake) Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Pumpkin Swirl Bars (Or Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 egg whites; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin; 4 ounces cream cheese, light; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 egg whites
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
4 ounces cream cheese, light
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon milk

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Prepare pan - either a 10x15 jelly roll (for bars) or a 9x13 (for cake). I like to line my pans with parchment paper.
3
Combine flour, spice, baking powder and soda in a bowl. Set aside.
4
In a mixer, combine sugar, brown sugar and softened butter. Add pumpkin, and then eggs and whites. Add flour mixture; mix well. Spread into prepared pan.
5
Make cream cheese topping: blend cheese, 3 T. sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle across top of batter; then use a knife to zigzag through the batter and filling, creating a nice design.
6
Bake according to your pan size: 10x15 pan 25-30 minutes, 9x13 pan 35 minutes. Test with a knife (better than a toothpick test) to make sure the bars are completely done and not under-baked. I watch for the cake to puff up all over, even creating little cracks on the top, as an indicator that it is thoroughly baked. Under-baked bars get gummy.

940

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Pumpkin Swirl Bars (Or Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Low-Fat Pumpkin Swirl Bars (Or Cake)

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