Raisin Pumpkin Bars

 

Ingredients:

1 cup plain flour (sifted)

1 cup sugar

200g. pumpkin puree

1/2 cup corn oil

2 large eggs (room temperature)

2 1/2 tsp. baking powder (sifted)

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 cup raisins

2 tbsp. walnuts (chopped)

Methods:

1. In a bowl add sugar, pumpkin puree, oil and eggs.  Beat using a hand whisk until well combined.
2. In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon and salt.  Gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well.  Stir in raisins and walnuts.
3. Pour into a lined baking pan.
4. Bake in preheated oven of 170 degree Celsius for 25-30 minutes or until skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.  Cool and wire rack.

Note:

1. The original recipe have a frosting, but I did not spread with frosting.
2. I leave this pumpkin bars in the fridge in airtight containers.  It continues to stay soft even after few days.

I serve this pumpkin bars together with Chia Seeds, Lemon and Orange Cupcakes for afternoon tea...

This recipe is adapted from 'Taste of Home' by J.B. Hendrix, Ganado, Texas with slight adjustments to suit my baking preference.