How to Make Frosted Banana Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about the combination of bananas and tangy cream cheese frosting that makes it absolutely irresistible. If you're looking for a treat that's both comforting and indulgent, look no further than these Frosted Banana Bars. Made with ripe bananas, warm spices, and a generous slather of cream cheese frosting, these bars are the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your countertop. With a soft, moist texture and a sweet yet slightly tangy flavor, these b...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter. Finally, mix in the mashed banana. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting with the cream cheese frosting.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 48mg