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
- Salt (pinch)
- 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 prepare a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until well combined.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Ensure the butter is adequately creamed with sugar for fluffiness. Let bars cool entirely before frosting to prevent melting.