Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Bars

by Veronika B

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This sourdough pumpkin spice bars are my comfort food! It comes together quickly and super delicious. The cream cheese frosting brings these bars to another level! It has the perfect combinations of tangy sourdough and warm pumpkin spice flavor. This recipe is perfect for your fall gatherings, the crowd will thank you.

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Ingredients

Cake:

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 + 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 16 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter fed or unfed
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups powder sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  2. Butter your 9×13 pan and set aside.
  3. In the kitchen aid stand mixer, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil, pumpkin puree and sourdough starter.
  4. Next add in the baking powder, salt, cinnamon.
  5. Mix the baking soda with the vinegar, they will create a foam. Add to the mixture
  6. Add flour and mix.
  7. Pour the batter into the 9×13 pan and bake for 40-50 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Wait for it to cool off.
  9. Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on the top.
  10. Slice and serve!
  11. Enjoy

Prepare the frosting

  1. In the stand mixer whip the cream cheese for about 5 mins until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add in 2 cups powdered sugar and mix well.

Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Bars

These sourdough pumpkin spice bars offer a unique twist on the traditional pumpkin spice treats, with the tangy notes of sourdough and warm pumpkin spice is a delight in every bite.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 10 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 16 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter fed or unfed
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg optional

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F. 
  • Butter your 9x13 pan and set aside.
  • In the kitchen aid stand mixer, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil, pumpkin puree and sourdough starter.
  • Next add in the baking powder, salt, cinnamon. 
  • Mix the baking soda with the vinegar, they will create a foam. Add to the mixture.
  • Add flour and mix. 
  • Pour the batter into the 9x13 pan and bake for 40-50 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 
  • Wait for it to cool off. 
  • Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on the top. 
  • Slice and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Cream cheese frosting

  • In the stand mixer whip the cream cheese for about 5 mins until smooth and creamy. 
  • Add in 2 cups powdered sugar and mix well. 
  • Place in fridge until you are ready to use.
Keyword pumpkin spice bars, sourdough

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5 comments

Casandra Carrick June 10, 2023 - 12:11 pm

Yummm looks so good!

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A. H. June 10, 2023 - 2:17 pm

Oh wow!! This looks incredible! Can’t wait to try!

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Jomelyn Mauermann June 23, 2023 - 4:26 pm

5 stars
This is so beautiful and appetizing pumpkin bars and it’s sourdough! I love both!

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Pastor Natalie (Examine This Moment) June 10, 2023 - 8:00 pm

5 stars
This looks and sounds so delicious. Thank you for sharing this easy to make to make treat. 😊

Pastor Natalie (Examine This Moment)
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