Pumpkin Bars with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp

ground ginger

1 cup

light-brown sugar

3/4 cup

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

butter (, melted and whisked to cool slightly)

1/2 cup

applesauce

large eggs

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups

canned pumpkin

Cinnamon and whole or chopped pecans (, for garnish (optional))

1/3 cup

butter (, softened)

6 oz

cream cheese (, softened)

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

3 cups

powdered sugar