Canola Info Pumpkin Raisin Bars Recipe

Canola Info Pumpkin Raisin Bars Recipe

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins, plumped in microwave
  • Frosting:
  • 1/3 cup canola margarine, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 10 x 15 jellyroll pan. In a large bowl combine ingredients except nuts and raisins. Beat at low speed until moistened then for 2 minutes on medium. Fold in raisins and nuts. Pour into pan.
  2. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick or cake tester placed in center comes out clean. Cool and frost.
  3. Cream butter and cream cheese together. Add icing sugar, vanilla and milk until of spreading consistency. Frost and chill to set.