Description
I’m pulling out an oldie but a goodie today because what’s better than PUMPKIN + CHOCOLATE?
Nothing 🙂 . We made these the other day for the millionth time because they’re always oh so simple and very delish. ‘Tis the season for the perfect combination. xx
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (do not prepare)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 eggs, divided
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup of canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Grease (I use Pam) a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine cake mix, vegetable oil, milk and one egg. Pat evenly into pan to form a crust. Bake about 8 minutes. Remove from oven
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Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in powdered sugar. Next, beat in remaining 3 eggs and beat until smooth. At this point, divide your mixture into two separate bowls. In your first bowl, beat in pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin. Smooth this mixture over the top of your crust in one thin layer.
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Next, take your second bowl and beat in your cocoa powder. Spread this mixture down over your pumpkin mixture in another layer.
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After that, take a knife and lightly swirl the two top layers together until they look marbled.
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Bake 40-50 minutes or until set.
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After you remove it from the oven, let it rest 30 minutes on the counter before refrigerating at least two hours before slicing and serving.
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Keep refrigerated when you’re not enjoying the bars.