Spiced Pumpkin Ginger Squares with Toasted Pepitas Topper

Spiced Pumpkin Ginger Squares with Toasted Pepitas Topper

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Cream cheese frosting complements this not-too-sweet, oil-free cake, and a sprinkle of toasted pepitas (hulled seeds from special varieties of pumpkins) make the perfect crunchy topping.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar
  • 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger, or the yield from a 1-inch (½-ounce) chunk
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup pepitas, toasted and cooled to room temperature

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