>> title: Frosted Pumpkin Bars
>> category: Bars & Brownies
>> tags: pumpkin, cream cheese, spice, dessert, oven
>> counters: Bakery
>> aka: pumpkin bars, pumpkin squares, pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting
>> servings: 12
>> time: 1 hr 30 min

Preheat the #oven{} to 350°F (175°C).

Line a #9x9-in pan{} with parchment.

Whisk @pumpkin puree{1%cup}(245 g), @granulated sugar{1%cup}(200 g), @vegetable oil{1/2%cup}(120 mL), @eggs{2%large}(100 g) until smooth.

Fold @all-purpose flour{1%cup}(130 g), @baking powder{1%tsp}(4 g), @pumpkin pie spice{2%tsp}(5 g), @table salt{1/2%tsp}(3 g) into @&(~1)pumpkin mixture{}.

>> step: bake 350°F (175°C) 30 to 35 min, then cool
Bake @&(~1)batter{} at 350°F for ~{30%min}, then cool in the pan.

Beat @cream cheese{4%oz}(115 g), @unsalted butter{1/4%cup}(60 g), @powdered sugar{1 1/2%cup}(180 g), @vanilla extract{1%tsp}(5 mL) until smooth.

>> step: spread over the cooled bars
Spread @&(~1)cream cheese frosting{} over @&(~2)cooled bars{}.