Description
Indulge in the delightful softness of Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting—an irresistible treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These moist banana bars boast a rich, creamy frosting that perfectly complements their natural sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a casual family gathering or an elegant party, these bars are sure to impress everyone. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they are a wonderful way to use ripe bananas and satisfy your sweet tooth. Bake a batch today and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup softened butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup softened butter for frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Once the bars have cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting, slice into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (53g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg