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Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting to Delight Your Day

Delightful Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, a quick and moist treat perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted for a lighter texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted preferred
  • 1 cup White Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Binds the ingredients
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Banana Extract Optional but recommended
  • 3 medium Mashed Ripe Bananas Use very ripe, brown-spotted bananas
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy spreading
  • 1/2 cup Butter or Margarine Unsalted preferred
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Adjust for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Flavor enhancer for frosting

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by buttering it and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine softened butter and white sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, blending well. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and banana extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed. Fold in mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
  4. Pour the banana batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22 to 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack.
  5. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  6. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled banana bars evenly for a beautiful finish. Let set before slicing to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and allow the bars to cool completely before frosting. Customize toppings if desired.

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