How to Make Peggy's Frosted Banana Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of banana bread, then you'll love Peggy's Frosted Banana Bars. This delightful recipe takes the classic flavors of banana bread and turns it into a rich and moist dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're craving a sweet treat for a party, potluck, or just a cozy night in, these banana bars are sure to please. The best part? They're incredibly easy to make and can be whipped up in no time!

These banana bars are the brainchild of Peggy, a home cook with a...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups mashed bananas
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10x15-inch rimmed baking pan.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the banana mixture and mix well. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract gradually; beat well. Spread frosting over the cooled bars and sprinkle walnuts on top.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 100mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 64mg