Frosted Pumpkin Squares Recipe
Enjoy a frosted pumpkin square with a cup of hot chocolate, tea or hot spiced apple cider on a cool Autumn afternoon or evening. The applesauce reduces the calories and fat in this wonderful dessert, and it doesn't change the texture or taste at all.
Make it even better by making your own cocoa mix!
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, beaten (or equivalent egg substitute)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 can (28 ounces) 100% pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins (golden raisins work nicely or use 1/4 cup dark raisins and 1/4 cup golden raisins)
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 Tbsp. butter
- 1 pound powdered sugar (icing sugar, confectioners sugar)
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tsp. milk
Directions
- Cake directions:
- Combine all ingredients and pour into 13x9-inch baking dish or jelly-roll pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake at 350*F for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly while making the frosting.
- Frosting directions:
- Cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract. Slowly add powdered sugar. Blend in milk until smooth. Spread on warm squares. Cut into squares, about 12.
- Rachael's Recipe Notes:
- For those with nut allergies, leave out the walnuts, add extra raisins if desired.
- For those with cinnamon allergies, substitute nutmeg.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 220g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 511 | |
| Calories from Fat 126 | 25% |
| Total Fat 14.34g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 7.46g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium 587mg | 24% |
| Potassium 286mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 93.33g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 70.97g | 47% |
| Protein 6.08g | 10% |
