Pumpkin Spice Bars

Ingredients

• 1 package spice cake mix
• 16 ounces cooked pumpkin or cooked canned pumpkin
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 lb confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut, lightly toasted
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.

2. 2

   Grease a jelly roll pan (large baking sheet with a small edge all the way around).

3. 3

   In a large bowl using a mixer, at low speed blend cake mix with salad oil, eggs, and pumpkin.

4. 4

   Blend until moistened.

5. 5

   Then mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour into prepared pan; bake until top is firm to touch; about 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, at low speed beat cream cheese, vanilla and cinnamon.

8. 8

   Add confectioners sugar; beat until smooth.

9. 9

   spread evenly over completely cooled cake.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with toasted coconut.

11. 11

    To serve, cut in 2 inch bars.