Best 7 Low Fat Pumpkin Swirl Bars Or Cake Recipes

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Pumpkin swirl bars or cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for fall. It is a moist, pumpkin-flavored cake or bars with a creamy sweet cheese filling. The pumpkin swirl adds a rich, autumnal flavor, while the sweet cheese filling provides a creamy, tangy contrast. This easy-to-make dessert is a perfect addition to any holiday gathering or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. For those looking for a healthier version, it is possible to make low-fat pumpkin swirl bars or cake by using low-fat dairy products and whole wheat flour.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LOW-CARB PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS



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Low-carb cheesecake bars with few ingredients. They taste like the inside of a pumpkin pie!

Provided by Paula Todora (Paula T)

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
5 eggs
1 cup granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on high speed until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Beat well. Pour batter into the prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, about 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving, or serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 73.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 127.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

LOW-FAT PUMPKIN CAKE ROLL



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Pumpkin keeps this cake moist and replaces the oil found in a typical layer cake; so you're getting vitamins, not fat. Serve this one up and your guests will rave-and no one has to know just how easy it was! -Heidi Reinhard, Montpelier, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Beat in pumpkin and extract. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger and salt; fold into pumpkin mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan., Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched (do not overbake). Cool for 5 minutes. , Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and remaining confectioners' sugar until fluffy. , Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LOW-FAT PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE RECIPE



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A very simple easy pumpkin Bundt cake that begins with a spiced cake mix. It's a great easy low fat dessert perfect for fall.

Provided by Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray, for coating the cake pan
Flour for dusting the cake pan
1 package (18.25 ounces) spice cake mix
1 cup canned pumpkin puree, NOT pumpkin pie mix
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup water
3 extra large eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Confectioners sugar for dusting on top

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Lightly mist a 12-cup Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and then dust it with flour.
  • Place the cake mix, pumpkin, oil, water, eggs and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the ingredients are blended together, about 30 seconds.
  • Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Beat the mixture on medium speed for another 1 - 2 minutes longer, until the batter is smooth and thick.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth out the top with the rubber spatula.
  • Bake the cake until the top springs back when you press it lightly with a finger, 42 to 48 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Run a long, sharp knife around the edges of the cake and shake the pan gently to loosen it. Invert the cake onto a wire rack.
  • Let the cake cool completely, about 30 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar or drizzle with a little caramel sauce, if desired

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g

LOWER FAT PUMPKIN BARS



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This is a lower fat version of recipe #63553 made for the getting lighter challenge of ZWT3. It turned out really well and I think you will enjoy this.

Provided by Crocheting Mama

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup fat free egg substitute
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 cup applesauce
2 cups cooked pumpkin (from the can or homemade)
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 (3 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 -2 teaspoon skim milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Beat together the sugar, applesauce, egg substitute and pumpkin.
  • Sift dry ingredients into bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour into a 15x10x1 pan and bake for 23-27 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Mix together icing ingredients using more milk if needed.
  • Spread over cooled pumpkin bars.

LOW-FAT PUMPKIN SWIRL BARS (OR CAKE)



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Many pumpkin desserts are dense and heavy, but these bars are light and more cake-light, with a lovely cream-cheese swirl. For a fancier presentation, serve it with a dollop of whipped cream sprinkled with cinnamon.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 egg whites
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
4 ounces cream cheese, light
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Prepare pan - either a 10x15 jelly roll (for bars) or a 9x13 (for cake). I like to line my pans with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, spice, baking powder and soda in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a mixer, combine sugar, brown sugar and softened butter. Add pumpkin, and then eggs and whites. Add flour mixture; mix well. Spread into prepared pan.
  • Make cream cheese topping: blend cheese, 3 T. sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle across top of batter; then use a knife to zigzag through the batter and filling, creating a nice design.
  • Bake according to your pan size: 10x15 pan 25-30 minutes, 9x13 pan 35 minutes. Test with a knife (better than a toothpick test) to make sure the bars are completely done and not under-baked. I watch for the cake to puff up all over, even creating little cracks on the top, as an indicator that it is thoroughly baked. Under-baked bars get gummy.

PUMPKIN CARROT SWIRL BARS



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Pumpkin, shreds of carrot and brown sugar make a moist, chewy bar just right for the holiday table. Finished with a cream cheese topping, they make a pretty sight for any occasion.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites large egg whites
1 (15 ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 cup finely shredded carrot
4 ounces softened light cream cheese (Neufchatel)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and baking soda in small bowl. Beat granulated sugar, butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until crumbly. Add eggs, egg whites, pumpkin and carrot; beat until well blended. Add flour mixture; mix well. Spread into prepared pan. Drop teaspoonfuls of Cream Cheese Topping over batter; swirl mixture with spoon.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
  • For Cream Cheese Topping: Combine softened light cream cheese (Neufchatel), granulated sugar and milk in small mixer bowl until thoroughly blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 73.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

LOW-FAT PUMPKIN BREAD



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"I modified a recipe to come up with this low-fat yet moist and tasty pumpkin bread," says Rita Horton of Lincoln, Illinois. "I make it for the holidays and to give as hostess gifts."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (14 slices per loaf).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup egg substitute
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or allspice
1 cup chopped nuts or raisins, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, pumpkin, applesauce and egg substitute; mix well. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts or raisins if desired. Pour into two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips for Making Low-Fat Pumpkin Swirl Bars or Cake:

- When measuring flour, use the scoop and level method to ensure accurate measurements. - Use a light hand when mixing the batter to avoid over-mixing, which can result in a tough texture. - For a more intense pumpkin flavor, use a combination of canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. - If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. - For a richer swirl, use a combination of cream cheese and light cream. - If you don't have light cream, you can use milk instead. - Bake the bars or cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Let the bars or cake cool completely before frosting or serving.

Conclusion:

Low-fat pumpkin swirl bars or cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for fall. With its moist texture, pumpkin flavor, and cream cheese swirl, this dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you make it as bars or a cake, this recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of autumn.

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