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Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12–16 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These moist banana bars are infused with ripe bananas and topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting, making for a perfect American-style dessert that’s both comforting and indulgent.

Ingredients

Bars

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  3. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with sugar until creamy and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the mashed ripe bananas and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  6. Prepare Frosting: While the bars cool, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until creamy and spreadable.
  7. Frost the Bars: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled banana bars. For best results, chill the frosted bars in the refrigerator before slicing.

Notes

  • Chill the frosted banana bars before slicing to achieve clean edges and prevent the frosting from smearing.
  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Ensure the bars are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting the cream cheese frosting.
  • Store leftover bars in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/banana-bars-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/