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Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

These banana bars are soft, cake-like treats made with ripe bananas and topped with creamy homemade cream cheese frosting. They're great for sharing at gatherings and a perfect way to use overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened For the frosting
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened For the frosting
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For the frosting
  • 3.75 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar For the frosting

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Separate small bowl
  • 15x10x1-inch baking pan
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Toothpick for testing doneness

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Mix in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mashed bananas gently.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Don’t overbake.
  9. Let the bars cool completely.
  10. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  12. Spread the frosting over the cooled banana bars and serve.

Notes

Keep leftovers in the fridge.