Pumpkin Raisin Bars

This delightful spicy bar dessert can be made for a large crowd or served as a cake in a smaller version for the entire family. One of my old-favorites.

Course Dessert

Cuisine California Greek

Keyword bars, pumpkin, raisin

30 minutes

Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose-flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup oil
4 eggs
2 cups fresh pumpkin puree or 1- 15 oz. can organic pumpkin
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins
Frosting
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 3 0z. pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 15-10" baking pan (for 1 "bars) or 9x13" cake pan (for thicker cake)
In a large bowl combine all the bar ingredients except nuts and raisins.
Beat on low speed until moistened. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into greased pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Bake for 40-50 minutes if placed in a 9x13" pan. Cool completely.
Frosting
In a small bowl, combine all the frosting ingredients. Beat until smooth.
Frost cooled cake. Store in the refrigerator.