Pumpkin Spice Frosted Snack Bars

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20 min

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55 min

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What You Need

1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix

1-3/4 cups (1/2 of 28-oz/796-mL can) pumpkin

1 cup Miracle Whip Original Spread

3 eggs

1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup butter, softened

2 Tbsp. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

4 cups icing sugar

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside. Beat cake mix, pumpkin, Miracle Whip and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Pour into prepared pan

BAKE 32 to 35 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.

BEAT cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition until well blended. Spread over cooled cake. Cut into pieces to serve. Store any leftover bars in refrigerator.

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Variation

Prepare as directed, using 15x10x3/4-inch baking pan and decreasing the baking time to 20 to 22 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.

Special Extra

Sprinkle top with grated orange or lemon peel.

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was easy enough to make, but not very flavourful. Was hoping for more flavour, would add more spice. family ate some but it was not a big hit.
posted by a cook | on 11/2/2012

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it did not turn out well, very heavy and did not rise, was disappointed, it sounded good because I love pumpkin and cream cheese...not sure what happened. Also way too much cream cheese frosting, enough for 2 cakes.
posted by a cook | on 12/15/2009

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I have made this cake 4 times in the last two months for family and neighbours. Delicious, moist and flavorful. Cake is now in demand. Thank you for making me the dessert queen.
posted by jaegerak | on 9/7/2009

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These bars weren't quite what I was expecting. I was expecting a fluffy cake texture, but they turned out to have more of a moist brownie texture. My dad really liked them, but my mom, grandpa and brother weren't too fond of them. I enjoyed them, but I love pumpkin and cream cheese frosting. I used Miracle Whip Light Dressing in the snack bars, but I found they needed almost double the time indicated to cook. I also used light cream cheese and light butter in the frosting. I found there was more frosting than I knew what to do with. If you halve the frosting recipe you will have more than enough.
posted by lisakristyn | on 10/19/2008

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Delicious!!! Very moist, very easy to make. Great flavour!! Recipe given for frosting is enough for 3 cakes so I advise you freeze 2/3 to use for future cakes!
posted by MattAverieKate | on 10/17/2008

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This cake was a HUGE hit at Thanksgiving dinner. The icing was so good. I added a bit of cinnamon to the batter, just for a bit more flavor. Will definately make this again and again.
posted by jp.janeczko | on 10/13/2008

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I have made this alot and everyone loves it .Its so moist it melts in your mouth great for family get togethers!
posted by a cook | on 8/15/2008

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it perfect for begun of harvst season
posted by littleorangey | on 4/7/2008

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i made this for work and it was gone within minutes and i had to bring in the recipe the next day for co-workers...very easy, moist, and delicious!
posted by ashley_buchan | on 12/31/2007

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I couldn't find spice cake mix at the grocery store so used an orange cake mix. This was very fitting as I made it just before Halloween. Delicious!Very smooth, creamy icing. So moist it almost falls apart when you serve.
posted by a cook | on 10/28/2007