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Pork and Beans Bars

These bars are similar to a spice cake, but BETTER, they're topped with Coconut Pecan Frosting! No one will ever guess you put beans in the bars!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 Bars
Author: Carolee Prater

Ingredients

BARS:

  • 1 (16 oz.) can pork and beans drained, pork removed
  • 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple not drained
  • 4 lg. eggs
  • 1 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. salt

COCONUT PECAN FROSTING:

  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese softened
  • 6 T. butter softened
  • 2 1/2 c. confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 c. sweetened angel flake coconut
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12x17x1-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • BARS: In a large bowl, mash together the beans and pineapple until smooth. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Pour into prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes. Frost with Coconut Pecan Frosting when cooled.
  • COCONUT PECAN FROSTING: In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, and vanilla, beat until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spread over cooled bars