Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting! These soft and moist bars are not only easy to make but also perfectly suited for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual snacks at home. The combination of ripe bananas and a rich cream cheese frosting creates a sweet treat that’s irresistible. With a light and fluffy texture, these bars are guaranteed to become a favorite in your dessert rotation. Serve them warm or cold, and watch as they disappear quickly from any dessert platter.
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 softened cream cheese
- 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until well blended.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. Ensure that the bars are completely cool before frosting for the best presentation.