Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, a treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the creamy richness of frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are simple to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike. Their soft texture and flavorful topping make them an irresistible dessert that stands out at parties or as a sweet afternoon snack. With just a few common ingredients, you can easily create a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- 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 softened cream cheese
- 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mash the bananas and mix in with vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: Cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once cooled, frost the bars evenly and cut them into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Using fully ripe bananas enhances sweetness and moisture. Allow ingredients like butter and cream cheese to reach room temperature for better mixing. Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips into the batter for extra flavor.