Frosted Banana Bars

These Frosted Banana Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the warm, spiced flavors of banana bread with the luxurious texture of a soft cake. The batter is incredibly moist, thanks to ripe mashed bananas and a generous amount of butter, resulting in a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The real star, however, is the thick layer of tangy cream cheese frosting that crowns each square. Perfect for potlucks, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat after dinner, these bars are easy to make in a single large pan. They strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory, making them a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Store them in the refrigerator to keep the frosting firm, or let them come to room temperature for maximum flavor.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 36

Calories: 186.3

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Frosted Banana Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the warm, spiced flavors of banana bread with the luxurious texture of a soft cake. The batter is incredibly moist, thanks to ripe mashed bananas and a generous amount of butter, resulting in a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The real star, however, is the thick layer of tangy cream cheese frosting that crowns each square. Perfect for potlucks, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat after dinner, these bars are easy to make in a single large pan. They strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory, making them a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Store them in the refrigerator to keep the frosting firm, or let them come to room temperature for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Butter or margarine -- 1 ds Salt

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
7
Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
9
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
10
Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
11
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
12
Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 186.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.7g32%
Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 307.5mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and moisture.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

The frosting can be made thicker or thinner by adjusting the amount of confectioners' sugar.

You can add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra crunch.

Keywords: banana bars, banana bread, cream cheese frosting, dessert bars, easy dessert, frosted bars, potluck dessert, sheet cake, soft cake, sweet treats, vanilla frosting, vegetarian dessert

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